## Japan’s New Leader Faces Economic Test as “Sanaeonomics” Takes Center Stage
Sanae Takaichi, recently sworn in as Japan’s first female prime minister, is promptly confronting the nation’s escalating cost-of-living crisis. Her proposed economic policies,dubbed “Sanaeonomics,” are drawing international attention as Japan seeks to revitalize its economy and address growing financial pressures on its citizens.
Takaichi’s leadership arrives at a pivotal moment for Japan, a country grappling with decades of economic stagnation and a rapidly aging population. The success of “Sanaeonomics” will determine not onyl the financial well-being of Japanese households but also Japan’s standing on the global economic stage. The core question is whether her approach can deliver tangible improvements in affordability and enduring growth.
The Indicator from Planet Money is examining the potential impact of Takaichi’s economic agenda. The program will analyze the key components of “Sanaeonomics” and assess their likely effects on the Land of the Rising sun.
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