Next year, his Democratic Party of Japan plans to double monthly child care allowances given to families.

VOA: standard.2010.02.25

Given Japan's near-record unemployment and fragile recovery, they will have trouble finding new jobs and clients.

CNN: Bankrupt Sogo

Given Japan's recent history of bubble and slump, the way this framework is used may be worth watching.

ECONOMIST: Assets and their liabilities

The yen may weaken of its own accord, given Japan's increased need for imports and diminished ability to export.

ECONOMIST: The world economy