01650cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF013827 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781484389416 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept. Japan : 2013 Article IV Consultation. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2013. 1 online resource (58 pages) IMF Staff Country Reports <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that on the back of new policy framework, growth in Japan accelerated sharply in early 2013. First quarter GDP growth rose to 4.1 percent (seasonally adjusted annual rate) after two quarters of stagnation. Rising equity values stimulated consumption, and exports rebounded supported by strong regional demand and a weaker yen. Inflation expectations have started to increase, and actual inflation recorded positive growth in June. The near-term outlook has improved considerably, buoyed by stimulus. In 2014, growth is expected to moderate to 1.2 percent. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2013/253 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2013/253/002.2013.issue-253-en.xml IMF e-Library