The Budget Committee of the House of Representatives held a central hearing to hear opinions from experts on the budget plan for the new fiscal year, and on the morning of the 15th, four experts commented on measures against the new coronavirus and digitization of the socio-economy. Said.
Nana Otsuki, a specialist officer of Monex, Inc. recommended by the LDP, commented on the impact of the recent rise in prices on the economy. It may be affected. In Japan, it is inevitable that prices will be passed on to consumers, which may affect individual consumption behavior, which will be an immediate issue. "
Mr. Eiji Hara, who is the representative director of the policy consulting company "Policy Studio" recommended by the Japan Restoration Association, said, "Digital transformation and green transformation will progress, but this is the" Industrial Revolution. I think that companies and countries that are the first to get into the new social structure will take control of the next few decades and 100 years. Japan will be left behind by the growth of the world in the industrial promotion that is bound by the conventional industrial framework. It could fall into a poor country. "
Daiji Kawaguchi, a professor at the University of Tokyo's graduate school recommended by the Komei Party, said about the government's support measures for companies affected by the new corona. It is desirable to help, but there is a tendency for support to be provided to companies that are in poor business condition. Such distortion of fund allocation may cause a long-term stagnation of the Japanese economy even after Corona, so sufficient caution is required. I pointed out.
Professor Kazumasa Oguro of Hosei University recommended by the National Democratic Party said, "It is important to solve the new corona problem as soon as possible, and it is a good idea to make a flexible financial mobilization even in a difficult financial situation. On the other hand, considering the current financial situation, in the sense of separating the finances during normal times and emergencies, a new corona countermeasure special account will be set up as in the case of the Great East Japan Earthquake, and debt will be redeemed in the future. Should also be considered. "