Table of Content

Strategic Imperatives
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on Japan’s Economy
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Macroeconomic Environment
Key Economic Metrics
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraint
Economic Outlook
GDP Growth
Inflation and Monetary Policy
Fiscal Analysis
Trade Analysis
Global Positioning
Impact of Global Economic Trends and Events
Global Performance Indices
Social Outlook
Population Structure
Population Size and Density
Disease Profile—Communicable Diseases
Disease Profile—Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs)
Health Insurance and Out-of-pocket Expenditure
Health Facilities and Inpatient Beds
Health Facilities and Inpatient Beds (continued)
Growth Opportunity Universe
Growth Opportunity 1—Loose Monetary Policy and High Saving Rates Spurring Growth in the Consumer Goods Sector
Growth Opportunity 1—Loose Monetary Policy and High Saving Rates Spurring Growth in the Consumer Goods Sector (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2—Aging Demographics Fostering Healthcare Investment
Growth Opportunity 2—Aging Demographics Fostering Healthcare Investment (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3—Increased Defense Spending Will Support Manufacturing Growth
Growth Opportunity 3—Increased Defense Spending Will Support Manufacturing Growth (continued)
List of Exhibits
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