Japanese customers feel the effects of deflation as gap between demand and supply estimated at 30 trillion yen

“Deflation happens when demand for goods and services falls short of supply. The government has estimated the current gap between demand and supply at 30 trillion yen. “



Source: JAPAN BIZ TRACK: 'Bad money' must not be allowed to spread
THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
2010/03/22
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