Opponents of Kuroda's Stimulus Leaving After BOJ Meeting

The video discusses the departure of two dissenters from the Bank of Japan's board, who opposed radical stimulus measures. They joined in 2012 to combat deflation and supported quantitative easing initially but later dissented on various policies. Their departure raises concerns about the future of policy debates at the Bank of Japan.

What was the primary reason the departing members joined the Bank of Japan board in 2012?

• To implement negative interest rates

• To support Governor Corroded's radical stimulus

• To combat deflation with bold policy measures

• To oppose quantitative easing

Which policy did the dissenters initially agree with under Governor Masaaki Shirakawa?

• Buying foreign bonds

• Yield curve control

• Quantitative easing

• Negative interest rates

After which event did the dissenters start opposing various policies?

• The departure of Governor Shirakawa

• The global financial crisis

• The election of Prime Minister Abbey in 2013

• The introduction of negative interest rates

What concern arises from the departure of the dissenters from the Bank of Japan's board?

• The introduction of new board members

• The lack of important policy debates

• The increase in inflation rates

• The end of quantitative easing

How many board members, including Governor Karoda, were on the dovish side before the dissenters left?

• Five

• Nine

• Seven

• Two