Japan and the Euro Area - The Laggards

Japan
Economic Impact of Sales Tax Hikes – Japan vs. Europe

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-19/why-japan-s-8-tax-mauled-economy-as-europe-tolerates-20-.html

Unconventional Policy Suggestions for Japan

http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2014-11-18/japan-needs-to-think-different