Japan Gdp Shrinks by Most in 35 Years ; Economics

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JAPAN'S economy, battling its worst downturn since the oil crisis of 1974, shrank last quarter by the most in 35 years.

Gross domestic product fell 3.3%, or an annualised 12.7% in the fourth quarter of 2008 as the country's reliance on exports becomes its Achilles heel. The only bigger contraction was a 3.4% quarterly slump in 1974, after the first Middle East oil shock.

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Japan Gdp Shrinks by Most in 35 Years ; Economics

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