Introductory Video: The Bank of Japan in Our Daily Lives
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"The Bank of Japan in Our Daily Lives" explains the importance of ensuring people's confidence in using money, as well as the Bank of Japan's policies and operations conducted with the aim of achieving this purpose. The "banknote professor" will give an easy-to-understand explanation that should lead to a better recognition of the Bank's presence in daily life. [The video is intended for people of at least high school age.] It was produced by the Bank in October 2013. |
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The video is available on YouTube.
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Contents of the 18-Minute Video
I. Opening (00:00-)
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II. Ensuring People's Confidence in Using Money
A. The Supplying of Clean Banknotes (01:51-)
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This section explains the importance of maintaining the cleanliness of banknotes in circulation. It also provides an easy-to-understand explanation on the steps and initiatives taken by the Bank to block counterfeits. |
B. Stabilizing the Value of Money (06:16-)
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This section explains the importance of stabilizing the value of money -- namely, achieving "price stability" -- by using examples common to everyday living. It also describes the monetary policy that the Bank conducts to achieve "price stability." |
C. Financial System Stability (11:57-)
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This section explains the importance of ensuring financial system stability -- that is, the situation in which people can make everyday transactions of money, such as bank transfers, safely and smoothly. It also explains the Bank's initiatives to ensure financial system stability. |
III. Message from the Governor (16:58-)
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A message from Governor Haruhiko Kuroda |
