the writers

Claus Vistesen is a macroeconomist whose primary research interests are international finance and international macroeconomics.

Craig Martin is a Canadian lawyer currently working on a doctorate in law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, in Philadelphia.

JCScout Japan Co., Ltd. is focusing on innovation research, trend spotting and business development in Japan.

Director of Strategic Planning Asia Pacific McCann Worldgroup.

David Price is a Senior Manager for specialized recruitment firm Robert Half International.

Edward hugh is a Barcelona-based macro economist.

Flavio Souza holds a double master degree (e-business and MBA) from the International University of Japan (IUJ), Niigata.

Hugh Ashton is a Kamakura-based writer and journalist who specializes on banking and technology issues.

Ian Copsey is a veteran currency analyst and author of www.fx-forecaster.com

Jason de Luca is the managing director of sales consultancy Smart Partners KK.