To overcome the stagnant growth it was experiencing for the past 10-15 years, Japan undertook which of the following measures? Select one: a. Undertook programs to build infrastructure (roads, etc.) that oftentimes was not necessary b. All of the above c. Undervaluation of the yen d. A reduction of interest rates to near ( 0 % )
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