Japan: challenges and opportunities in the global economy [WP933]

This conference discussed the following points:

• What challenges and opportunities face Japan in the global economy?
• Where is there scope for international cooperation, and where are the tension points?
• What is Japan’s role in international economic and development forums and initiatives?
• What are the key issues facing Japan’s economic relationships with the US, Europe, and the Asian region?
• How will Japan be affected by the developing BRIC economies; globalization; climate change and the economic impact of social and demographic change?
• What responsibilities does Japan hold as the world’s largest creditor and second largest economy?