Yuta Ogawa

Japan's New Prime Minister Abe's Economic Policies

English 403 section 2, Spring 2013

Process of Comparative Analysis

9 articles from New York Times and 11 articles from Nikkei Weekly

Database: Lexis Nexis Academic

Keywords:Abe and Economic Policy

Time Range: December 16, 2012 and December 31, 2012

Conclusion - Differences

New York Times

1. gave more detailed information2. used more emphatic expressions3. held a progressive attitude

compared with the coverage in Nikkei Weekly.

#1 Coverage Given to the 2% Inflation Target

1. Financial Minister Aso's Opinions

2. Analysts' opinions

3. Bank of Japan's unwillingness to accept Abe's economic policies.

Justification for the Difference in Coverage

New York Times: Only Abe's Economic policies greatly would

influence the United States.

Nikkei Weekly: Not only his economic policies but also his other

policies were equally important to Japan.

#2 Different Expressions

To express the same fact

New York Times used “Threaten”

Nikkei Weekly used “Urge”

Justification for the Different Expressions

Cultural Differences in representation

The US education nurtures an ability to express oneself and self-assertion.

The Japanese education system is passive and nurtures accordance.

#3 Positions

New York Times Progressive by agreeing with revising the

Bank of Japan Law

Nikkei Weekly: Conservative by stating that Bank of

Japan Law should not be amended.

Justification for different positions

Nikkei Weekly Economic press Does not have a strong progressive or

conservative position

New York Times Ordinary Press Put a great importance on national benefits