CCTV9英语新闻：Easing policies bear potential risks in Japan

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　　Criticism of so called ’Abenomics‘ has continued since its introduction last November. That's when Prime Minister Shinzo Abe promised bold fiscal¹ and monetary² expansionary policies， to revive the world’s third-largest economy.

　　It is hoped that the introduction of a comprehensive programme entailing³ fiscal, monetary and structural⁴ policies - known as the "three arrows" - could jumpstart the economy. However, investment growth is still lagging behind, while small and medium-sized companies find it hard to recover. Imports, especially energy and agricultural products, are also getting more expensive.

　　Meanwhile, the government’s current interest-servicing burden stands at a massive 21 percent of its revenue, any rise in interest rates could therefore undermine the BOJ’s policies and further strain government finances.