Mais uma (de ontem, 19/05) em direção oposta aos catastrofistas (que povoam os jornais de economia do nosso país), e que encontrei no site do Prof. Mark Perry. Ou seja, até o Japão, que passou anos estagnado, está crescendo!
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Japan:Suprisingly Strong Economic Growth of 3.3%
THE ECONOMIST–Japan’s economy recorded surprisingly strong growth in the first quarter of 2008, according to preliminary government data released on May 16th. Real GDP growth accelerated to 0.8% quarter on quarter, from 0.6% in the previous quarter (see chart above). This translates into a robust expansion of 3.3% in annualized terms. The key drivers of growth were exports and private consumption, both of which performed unexpectedly well.Note: Real GDP growth in Japan has increased in each of the last four quarters.
