An Economy’s Crippling Dependence on Its Currency Power: Case Study of Japan

Japan’s economic situation highlights the intricate relationship between currency value, international trade, and domestic economic health. The intrinsic nature of this relationship lies at the core of Japan’s policies, and understanding this relationship is vital to understanding Japan’s future.

Through this commentary on a country’s relationship with its currency, Ahmed Wafee Syed Khan, a Research Intern at the Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies (BIPPS), has highlighted the fragile nature of the relationship.