The above-average earnings they receive reflect the increasing value added created by financial institutions, which, in turn, results from their enhanced ability to marshal savings to support investment in the most productive physical capital.
The Bank of Japan’s April report of recent economic and financial developments Bank of Japan communication, 13/4/98. Japan’s economy remains stagnant reflecting weak domestic demand, such as household expenditures. In addition, corporate sentiment has been deteriorating across industries, indicating strong downward pressures on economic activities.