Figures in parentheses for the GDP deflator and CPI for fiscal 2014 include the direct effects of the consumption tax hike. The CPI refers to all items less fresh food. Sources: Cabinet Office; Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications; Bank of Japan.
As a final word, let me take this wonderful opportunity to thank our colleagues and organizers from the BIS and the Bank of Italy for their ceaseless patience and hard work in taking up an exceptional organizational challenge. Thank you all. 2/2  BIS central bankers' speeches