Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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📈 Noah Smith breaks down why Japan needs private equity to promote productivity growth, and why Americans tend to dislike private equity. For more on Japan, check out Econ 102's most recent episode "A Deep Dive into Japan."

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