Question

What are some other ideas that you think Japan could use to help with their overcrowding problem?

Answer 1

Government policies. The Japanese government is addressing demographic problems by developing policies to encourage fertility and keep more of its population, especially women and elderly, engaged in the workforce

Answer 2

Japan’s declining birthrate and ageing population have combined to produce a top-heavy society that the economy is struggling to support. Global Insight assesses whether the country can address the underlying issues – such as gender inequality in the workplace – and set a global precedent for change.