Why so Weak? Examining the Yen’s Valuation

This note addresses the perplexing undervaluation of the Japanese yen, which is currently -41% undervalued against the US dollar in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). Why is the yen this undervalued and how much did Japan’s deindustrialization contribute to this phenomenon?

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