Japan's Economy Slips to Fourth Place Globally
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Japan has slipped to the world’s fourth-largest economy behind the US, China, and Germany, as its nominal GDP fell behind Germany's 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 predict a dim outlook for Japan's economic future, with challenges including a labor shortage, lack of diversity, and competition from emerging nations like India.
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