Japanese Economy Watchers Survey
The Japanese Economy Watchers Survey is a survey conducted by the Cabinet Office of Japan to measure the sentiment of businesses and consumers in the country. The survey is conducted on a monthly basis and is used to gauge the current state of the Japanese economy. The survey is conducted by asking questions to a sample of businesses and consumers about their current economic situation, their expectations for the future, and their opinions on the government’s economic policies. The survey is used by the government to make decisions on economic policy and to assess the impact of its policies.
History of the Japanese Economy Watchers Survey
The Japanese Economy Watchers Survey was first conducted in April of 2001. The survey was created in response to the economic downturn that occurred in Japan during the late 1990s. The survey was designed to measure the sentiment of businesses and consumers in the country and to provide the government with an accurate picture of the current state of the economy. The survey has been conducted on a monthly basis ever since its inception and is used by the government to make decisions on economic policy.
Comparison of Japanese Economy Watchers Survey Results
Month | Sentiment Index |
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April 2021 | 50.2 |
March 2021 | 49.7 |
February 2021 | 50.2 |
January 2021 | 50.3 |
December 2020 | 50.2 |
Summary
The Japanese Economy Watchers Survey is an important tool for the government of Japan to measure the sentiment of businesses and consumers in the country. The survey is conducted on a monthly basis and is used to make decisions on economic policy. The survey results are available on the Cabinet Office of Japan website and can also be found on other websites such as the Bank of Japan and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
See Also
- Consumer Confidence Survey
- Business Confidence Survey
- Gross Domestic Product
- Unemployment Rate
- Inflation Rate
- Retail Sales
- Industrial Production
- Consumer Price Index
- Balance of Trade
- Exchange Rate