B.  Overcoming deflation  In order for Japan’s economy to overcome deflation, it is necessary to narrow the negative output gap. To this end, demand has to be expanded. The task is not impossible and there are various areas with potential demand to be tapped, such as sectors related to the provision of healthy and safe food, the environment, and population aging.
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