Explore Japan's strategic economic realignment under Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, focusing on diversification from China to Southeast Asia, the US, and India. Delve into the $45 billion economic stimulus by public institutions aimed at rapid recovery, and understand the implications of declining cash rents in agriculture. Discover how new methodologies are measuring the economic impact of outdoor recreation, offering insights into innovative economic strategies for the future.

Sources:

https://japan-forward.com/predictions-2025-economics-in-the-new-year-rupakjyoti-borah/

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-01-03/business/finance/Public-institutions-to-invest-45-billion-in-economic-stimulus-through-2025/2214928

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/economics-say-cash-rents-should-decline-in-2025/

https://www.upr.org/mountain-west-news-bureau/2025-01-03/new-trail-usage-methodology-can-help-communities-measure-economic-impact

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:43) Predictions 2025: Economics in the New Year — Not All Eggs Go in One Basket

(00:04:06) Public institutions to invest $45 billion in economic stimulus through 2025

(00:06:32) Economics say cash rents should decline in 2025

(00:08:42) New trail usage methodology can help communities measure economic impact