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Can Japan’s Economy Afford Takaichi’s Gamble?

A year after taking power, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is betting ¥370 trillion ($2.3 trillion) on reviving Japan’s economy. But can she deliver growth without adding to the country’s enormous debt? (Source: Bloomberg)

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