Mysteries? Who said anything about mysteries? When I joined this list most were oblivious about anything the US has done in Japan policy during the past ten years (probably still are), so I guess the better term would be 'ignorance'.
Rather
What was the logic behind the strong yen cheap dollar policy?
When did 'they need to boost personal consumption' become the dominant theme and why? Whose theory was that?
Was it just naked economic nationalism that dominated Asia policy under Clinton?
CJ
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