2016-08-22reuters.com

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe this month unveiled a 13.5 trillion yen (£102.6 billion) fiscal package of public works projects and other measures, vowing a united front with the BOJ to revive the economy and raising speculation of a surge in government spending essentially financed by the central bank.

But less than 5 percent of companies believe the steps will boost the economy near-term or raise its growth potential, according to the Reuters Corporate Survey, conducted August 1-16.

"It's disappointing that the stimulus focuses on public works, and it lacks attention to promoting industry and technology that would lead to future growth," said a manager at a precision-machinery maker.



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