Miyako Suda: The current situation of and outlook for Japan’s economy and the conduct of monetary policy Summary of a speech by Ms Miyako Suda, Member of the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan, at a meeting with business leaders, Yamagata, 1 December 2010.
*  *  *  Introduction It is a great pleasure to address this meeting on economic and financial matters. The topic I would like to discuss today is the current situation of, and outlook for, Japan’s economy and the Bank of Japan’s conduct of monetary policy. Let me begin by looking at developments in economic activity and prices in Japan. I.