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Japan's debt menace

Article Abstract:

There is concern that Japanese government spending aimed at boosting economic growth could create problems from a large government debt level. Gross public debt could reach 108.5% of Japan's gross domestic product in 1999. There are disputes on the significance of such a high debt level. Some economists emphasise government assets and underplay the significance of the debt, while others are concerned about the ageing population and see the debt as worse than official figures.

Public Finance Activities, National Government Liabilities & Debt, Fiscal policy

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Hickel in a pickle: Alaska

Article Abstract:

Hickel's pro-business, pro-development stance is causing his popularity with Alaskans to drop. Environmentalists find him irresponsible and economists, looking to the future of the state's fishing, tourist and forestry industries, are beginning to agree.

Environmental policy, Natural resources, Alaska, Industrial development, Industrialization, Hickel, Walter J.

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In a pickle

Article Abstract:

Problems arising from the growth of Japanese public debt are examined in detail.

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