TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan's long-term quantitative and qualitative easing measures since 2013 had the side effect of loosening fiscal discipline, 64% of respondents said in a new Nikkei poll of economists.
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Japan's ultra-easy monetary policy hurt fiscal discipline, economists say
BOJ's share of JGB holdings rose from 13% to 54% over 10 years
The Bank of Japan has been criticized for in effect financing the government's deficit bonds. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
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