18 January 2001, 10:36 Survey shows public sees Japan's economy weak but in better shape
By BridgeNews
Tokyo--Jan. 18--The Japanese public believes economic conditions were
still weak in December, but in better shape compared to November, due to
relatively robust sales at restaurants around the end of 2000, according
to a survey conducted by the Cabinet Office. Results of the monthly
survey, announced Thursday, show that the diffusion index (DI) monitoring
current economic conditions in 11 areas of Japan stood at 39.3, up from
37.8 in November.
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A DI number below 50 indicates pessimism about the economy, while a
number above 50 indicates optimism.
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