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Op/ed: Lessons from Japan’s struggle to recover from a post-bubble bout of deflation

By   /  Friday, November 21st, 2014  /  Op/Eds, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Op/ed: Lessons from Japan’s struggle to recover from a post-bubble bout of deflation

At its core, Abe’s decision to postpone the consumption-tax increase reflects the chaos that prolonged weak economic momentum inflicts on countries wishing to pursue more than one objective — in this case, raising living standards, curtailing the growth in government debt and breaking the private sector’s deflationary mindset.

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Op/ed: Japan’s Nobel win should spur Abe to action

By   /  Friday, October 17th, 2014  /  Op/Eds, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Op/ed: Japan’s Nobel win should spur Abe to action

If a new generation of researchers like Nakamura were motivated by the almighty yen sign, Japan’s entire economy would benefit.

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Transphorm, Fujitsu partner on GaN plant

By   /  Friday, December 6th, 2013  /  Technology, Top Stories  /  Comments Off on Transphorm, Fujitsu partner on GaN plant

Transphorm, the Goleta-based energy efficiency chipmaker spun out of UC Santa Barbara that has raised $110 million in venture capital, is partnering with Tokyo electronics giant and one-time rival Fujitsu Ltd. to create a new company in Japan.

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Editorial: Common sense should guide plant relicensing

By   /  Friday, June 24th, 2011  /  Editorials, Opinion  /  Comments Off on Editorial: Common sense should guide plant relicensing

Taking all the time that’s required to get Diablo Canyon’s relicensing right is in the best interest of the nuclear industry.

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Pouring in millions: Japanese food oil venture proposed for harbor area

By   /  Friday, May 6th, 2011  /  Top Stories  /  Comments Off on Pouring in millions: Japanese food oil venture proposed for harbor area

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A time out to assess Diablo Canyon risks

By   /  Friday, April 15th, 2011  /  Columns, Opinion  /  Comments Off on A time out to assess Diablo Canyon risks

When the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant began operating near Avila Beach more than20 years ago, it represented a rare economic development opportunity for San Luis Obispo County.

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