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Summary

In the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party presidential election on October 4, measures to address rising prices are a significant issue.

The candidates are proposing ideas such as “benefit-linked tax credits,” “Japan’s version of universal credit,” and even the establishment of “special local grants for living support.” While these policies have proven successful in other countries, challenges remain regarding their immediate effectiveness, implementation time, and costs in Japan. The results of the election are expected to have a major impact on the lives of the people, drawing attention to the movements of each candidate.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, what measures are being proposed for dealing with rising prices in the presidential election?
Log: The candidates are suggesting policies like “benefit-linked tax credits” and “Japan’s version of Universal Credit.”
Chako: Do those actually have any effect?
Log: They’ve shown positive results in other countries, but the issues in Japan are the immediate impact and the costs involved.
Navi: Just to add, it’s likely that implementing these price control measures will take time.
Chako: I see, I’m a bit worried about how long that might take!

Admin’s Note

The fact that measures to address rising prices are a key issue in this presidential election is an important theme closely related to the lives of the citizens. As mentioned in the conversation between Chako and Log, while the candidates’ proposals include successful examples from other countries, there seem to be many challenges when it comes to implementing them in Japan. In particular, the issues of immediacy and cost directly affect people’s lives, so careful consideration is necessary. I look forward to observing how the election results will influence the country’s policies moving forward.