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I've been interested to see how Abenomics has played out - it certainly started with a bold vision, but most of what I've read (and that's not a lot, I'm no exp

I've been interested to see how Abenomics has played out - it certainly started with a bold vision, but most of what I've read (and that's not a lot, I'm no expert) seems to have indicated that it hasn't really worked. So this article excited me - I love to see a grand vision being implemented and the goals coming together. A quick look at the comments, however, (including ekianjo's immediate response here) seems to indicate that rather than demonstrating Abenomics success, all this article does is demonstrate that the author doesn't have a grasp on the facts. Oh well.

ChrisGaudreau 12y ago
> but most of what I've read (and that's not a lot, I'm no expert) seems to have indicated that it hasn't really worked. Well, the primary goal was reflation, so by that measure, it's been a resounding success so far. Growth, exports, and consumer spending have been boosted a lot, too. I'm a little worried that the sales tax increase will reverse this trend, but we will see.
- ekianjo 12y ago
  You don't measure success in economics over a single year. Already companies are starting to revise their forecasts since they are starting to face expensive commodity prices (coming from the weaker yen) and the whole domestic economy is hurting because of the rising Petrol price. Yeah, a resounding success by all measures! Let's reconnect in 5 years and see such policies transformed Japan for the best.
  - ChrisGaudreau 12y ago
    Re-read what I said: Well, the primary goal was reflation, so by that measure, it's been a resounding success so far. Notice "by that measure" and "so far". Please do not distort my words. But yes, you're right; it could end as an unmitigated disaster economically. We just don't know yet.