Japan's Economy Contracts, Slipping to Fourth-Largest in the World
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Japan has slipped to the world's fourth-largest economy behind the US, China, and now Germany, as its nominal GDP fell behind that of Germany in 2023. The decline reflects Japan's shrinking population, aging demographics, and waning competitiveness. The country's economy shrank in the latest quarter, and experts suggest that India may overtake Japan in nominal GDP in the coming years. To address labor shortages, Japan is considering options such as immigration and robotics, but the outlook for the country's economy is seen as dim for the next couple of decades.
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