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Answer the following questions based on the provided text regarding the Japanese government's fiscal strategy and market reactions.

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  • This quiz has 12 questions. Choose one best answer for each.
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Vocabulary MCQ
1. investment

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Vocabulary MCQ
2. interest rate

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Vocabulary MCQ
3. discipline

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Vocabulary MCQ
4. trust/confidence

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JLPT Cloze MCQ
5. We must completely ____ from the austerity-oriented mindset and invest in the future.

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JLPT Cloze MCQ
6. The policy aims to ____ fiscal sustainability while making bold investments.

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JLPT Cloze MCQ
7. There is a concern that excessive fiscal spending might ____ inflation.

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JLPT Cloze MCQ
8. The market remains volatile, and the situation ____ no room for prediction.

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Reading Set 1

1 sub-question(s)

Passage

The Takaichi administration's 'Responsible Proactive Fiscal Policy' aims to create a virtuous cycle of investment and growth by ensuring fiscal sustainability and increasing tax revenue through strong economic growth.
Reading MCQ
9. What is the primary goal of the 'Responsible Proactive Fiscal Policy'?

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Reading Set 2

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Passage

After the election, the market trend reversed. Market participants pointed out that the Prime Minister's stance on fiscal health and not relying on debt for tax cuts triggered this change.
Reading MCQ
10. Why did the market trend reverse after the general election?

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Reading Set 3

1 sub-question(s)

Passage

Economist Kataoka mentioned that showing the private sector the government's medium-to-long-term plans through multi-year budgeting is crucial for future economic policy.
Reading MCQ
11. What is Kataoka's view on the multi-year budget system?

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Reading Set 4

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Passage

Economist Kumano expressed concern that the 'Responsible' part of the policy name might just be an attempt to create a good impression, as the recent supplementary budget was highly expansionary.
Reading MCQ
12. What concern does Kumano express regarding the policy's naming?

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