The Heisei boom more or less coincided with the so-called bubble period, when the expectations of a wide range of economic entities turned excessively bullish and, as a result, investment and consumption activity became overheated. These phases have similarities as well. One notable similarity is that all four phases witnessed a tighter labor market than the periods before and after them.
“A note on tourism expenditure”, also published that year, broke down Barbados’ tourism performance in the UK by country, showing how Barbados fared in the wealthiest regions, compared with those less affluent.