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How gender inequality is hindering Japan's economic growth

Written by Sarah Parsons, Senior Teaching Fellow and Lecturer in East Asian Business, SOAS, University of London

Japan’s economy is under pressure from rising energy prices and defence costs and the impact of the pandemic. Plummeting birth rates and an ageing population further threaten the sustainability of its labour market. A 2023 study by independent thinktank the Recruit Works Institute points to a labour supply...

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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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a global carbon price could soon be a reality – Australia should prepare
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6 Things You Must Keep in Mind Before Considering a Career in Criminal Psychology

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