Restructuring constrains Japanese investment growth

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JAPAN - Non-portable corporate pensions have prevented an improvement in the allocation of labour in Japan, according to a country report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

In addition, the OECD said continuing corporate restructuring and balance sheet adjustments are likely to constrain investment growth. Profits have also had to cover the costs of corporate restr...

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