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*  *  *  Introduction In the year since I last spoke to you here, Japan’s economy has continued to expand moderately, with a virtuous circle of growth in production, income, and spending in place. Although there are uncertainties regarding overseas economies and global financial markets, the economy is likely to continue its moderate but sustained expansion.