What Can U.S. Learn From Japan's Economic Crisis?

Courtesy NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 09/22/2008 - 9:41am

Japan weathered an economic crisis of its own nearly two decades ago. Like the U.S., its financial crisis began in the real estate market.

Economists who have studied the crisis say the experience offers valuable lessons for the U.S.

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