The BOJ has been under intense government pressure to stimulate the economy since the yen reached a 14-year high last week against the dollar.

VOA: standard.2009.12.03

On the economic crisis, Mr.Brown said his government faced tough choices on whether and to what extent the government should intervene in financial markets to let the recession run its course or to stimulate the economy.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

Representative Lee says the Democratic Party's plans to stimulate employment are too expensive and will hurt the economy in the long term.

VOA: standard.2010.05.15