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2 charts that challenge the conventional wisdom about Japan's economy

Despite being seen as an example of how not to stabilize an economy, Japan has proven everybody wrong.

Why Bitcoin might be the most perfect bubble possible

Here's how the rise, current status and longevity of Bitcoin is looking.

Japan proved printing money can be a great idea. Here's why

A look at the Japanese economy and the impact of Abenomics - in particular the printing of more money.

Japan might be closer to rising prices and falling debt than you think

Matt O'Brien examines Japan's attempt to increase inflation and encourage strong economic growth.

Australia hasn't had a recession in 25 years. This is what the rest of the world can learn

Australia hasn't had a recession in 25 years and could offer lessons to the rest of the world, says Matt O'Brien.

Something in the global economy doesn't make any sense

US Treasury bond yields have fallen to an all-time low. Matt O'Brien explains why this shouldn't have happened.

Greece could be facing a new crisis – but for a reason you might not expect

Matt O'Brien looks at Greece's debt deal, and what might happen next.

Why haven't low oil prices boosted the global economy?

A look oil prices, negative interest rates and inflation expectations.

Why robots may not be coming for your job after all

Matt O'Brien argues that we should look more carefully at the economy before panicking about robots taking our jobs.

Is this the best time in history to borrow money?

Negative rates represent a major departure from two millennia of financial history, argues Matt O'Brien.

Venezuela is virtually bankrupt – what happened?

Matt O'Brien discusses a nation on the brink of economic and political collapse.

Is Japan really in recession?

Why bad things happen to good economies