Japan: Staff Report for the 2001 Article IV Consultation

International Monetary Fund

No 2001/144, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: The new government in Tokyo has a window of opportunity to address the deep-seated structural problems that lie at the root of Japan's lackluster economic performance over the past decade. The government has appropriately identified banking sector problems as a top priority. Broader reforms are needed to strengthen the regulatory framework and lay the basis for a sound banking system. In the near term, fiscal policy should remain responsive to changing economic circumstances. Enhancing the transparency of the monetary policy framework is required.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; firm; FSA official; trust bank license; monetary policy; coalition; equity holding; restructuring plan; hi banks' self-assessments; service provision; Loans; Nonperforming loans; Distressed assets; Global; Asia and Pacific (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 66
Date: 2001-08-10
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