2021年11月13日

Does Japan government have to act now to protect living standards amid global price hikes?

前回は未来の皇室のありかたについて議論しました。眞子さん、小室さんに対して同情的な意見が多かったですね。
今回は生活必需品の値上げについて。値上げラッシュが続いていますが、値上げはこのまま続くのでしょうか?これではスタグフレーションになってしまうのでは??
皆さんどう思いますか?

Topic 1
An uninhabited island(Mujinto

Q1: What tools are you going to bring if you have to go to an uninhabited island? And please explain the reason.

Q2: When you get to an uninhabited island, what do you do first? And please explain the reason.

Q3: What will happen to you, if you stay at an uninhabited island for 1month?

Q4: If you survive at an uninhabited island for 1 year, what do you want to do first after getting back to your home?

Topic 2
Does Japan government have to act now to protect living standards amid global price hikes?

Rising prices of oil and other commodities have become a new point of concern for the global economy.
In the United States, consumption has declined as commodity prices have risen by over 4% to reach their highest level in 30 years. In China, soaring fuel prices have led to controls on operations at power plants, forcing factories to temporarily shut down in succession. Growth rates for the U.S. and China are down significantly as a result.
In Japan, too, gas prices are at a seven-year high, and electricity and gas prices are also rising. With the added influence of the weak yen, imported products including beef and wheat are going up in price.
Behind all this is the coronavirus pandemic. Countries across the world are gradually recommencing their economic activities, which has in turn increased demand for oil and other commodities. But supply hasn't caught up. If this situation persists, it could lead to "stagflation," a serious situation in which inflation occurs while the economy remains weak.

Q1: Do you think prices of materials will become much higher than now after 10 years? Why do you think so?

Q2: What actions do you take if the price of living supplies becomes twice? Or please let us know your preparation if you do now in preparation for stagflation.

Q3: What shall government have to act to protect our living standards against stagflation? Or if you think it is not necessary, please explain the reason.

Q4: In the future(after 20years ), what style of life do we lead? Please explain our food, clothes, houses, and so on.

【Material】
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20211104/p2a/00m/0op/005000c

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