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Japan jobless rate up in November; prices fall

Business Dec. 25, 2009 - 11:49AM JST ( 16 )

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AltriaDec. 25, 2009 - 01:52PM JST

The unemployment rate climbed to 5.2%, reversing an improvement to 5.1% in October. The result marks the first increase since July and misses Kyodo News agency’s average market forecast of 5.2%.

Huh?
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stirfryDec. 25, 2009 - 02:40PM JST

no way the real number is that low...9-10% more likely
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m5c32Dec. 25, 2009 - 02:58PM JST

To approximate Western conceptions of unemployment, take the official J-numbers and multiply by two.

http://bit.ly/7v99GB --According to Koji Taira. He vindicates your assessment.
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roomtemperatureDec. 25, 2009 - 04:24PM JST

Isn't it classic!!! Associated Press says 5.2%, but anonymous nobody Stirfry thinks (wishes) to know it better and says "No way" "9-10%". Stirfry gives a prime example of optimum wishful thinking. Really rich!!!!
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some14someDec. 25, 2009 - 04:40PM JST

Nothing is classic if one thinks of 3.3M jobless (homeless included) and 30,000+ suicides a year - all according to official data.
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SargeDec. 25, 2009 - 04:46PM JST

"prices fall"

That's good for the jobless.
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WMDDec. 25, 2009 - 05:19PM JST

It's a well know fact that you have to at least double the japanese unemployment figures before you can compare them to international standards. Didn't ya know that roomtemperature old mate??
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roomtemperatureDec. 25, 2009 - 06:19PM JST

WMD, you're right. I didn't know that. Now we're at it...that "well-know fact" you're talking about. If it's that well-known, as you say, I guess you wouldn't find it too much of a trouble to tell me where that fact comes from. Or at least give me some evidence that this fact is well-known. If you say A, you have to say B as well. Didn't you know that WMD??
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roomtemperatureDec. 25, 2009 - 06:26PM JST

some14some, ever heard of "calculator"? Look it up, look at your last post again and you'll know why I asked you this question. Classic indeed!!
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some14someDec. 25, 2009 - 06:47PM JST

roomtemperature, there seems some misunderstanding on your part, my post is independent and not in reply to/or refering to others comments.
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roomtemperatureDec. 25, 2009 - 07:00PM JST

some14some, independent or not. That's not really relevant. I just referred to the figures you mentioned in that post. No misunderstanding on my part, but a grave calculation mistake on your part.
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some14someDec. 25, 2009 - 07:37PM JST

roomtemperature: why i need to use a calculator when all the data are available in the article itself... 1.the number of jobless rose more than 29% from a year earlier to 3.3 million. 2. separate thread saying: Suicides in Japan top 30,000 for 12th consecutive year. It's Christmas Evening get your party going...!
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goddogDec. 26, 2009 - 12:30AM JST

Last week, Japan’s central bank issued its strongest language thus far on deflation, saying it would not tolerate continued price declines.

Easily fixed. Print lots more money and distribute it to the public in the form of vouchers, so they have to use it buy stuff or lose it.
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m5c32Dec. 26, 2009 - 02:15AM JST

From http://bit.ly/7v99GB

"A study by Koji Taira in July 1983, revealed the fact that if Japanese unemployment rates were adjusted to US concepts, the actual rate would be twice that of the United States of America."

Not sure if there has been a follow up study.
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observerhereDec. 26, 2009 - 04:19AM JST

And more is coming kicking empty can in the street, we just recieved termination of contract by january 2010 ...is there any hope for the unemployed under Hatoyama san?
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kirakira25Dec. 27, 2009 - 10:26AM JST

Depends whether you consider "employed" to be waving a light stick outside a shopping centre car park.