Sanae TakaichiFeb 25, 2026, 06:37 AMnews_article

Takaichi argues for inflation above three percent in a report quoting her 2021 book

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Takaichi argues for inflation above three percent in a report quoting her 2021 book.

[Reviewed article excerpt] Takaichi wrote: “To achieve a truly robust economy, an inflation rate of 3 per cent or higher would be ideal.”

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