Recently, the Japanese government announced an eye-catching plan - crazy money to the whole people, so that all the people are rich, this news quickly sparked heated discussions on the self-media platform, and people have lamented the perfection of Japan's welfare system.
However, we have to ask: why is Japan so generous in giving money to the whole people, and can we also follow Japan's example and let the whole people share the fruits of economic development?
In 2023, the soaring global energy prices have put a heavy burden on the lives of the Japanese people. The rising prices of electricity, gas, and food have greatly increased the cost of living for the Japanese people.
A bus ride costs 10 yuan, a bottle of beer costs 13 yuan, and the cost of living for a month is 210,000 yen, about 10,467 yuan, and the cost of living is increasing day by day.
However, at this critical juncture, the Japanese government did not sit idly by and acted quickly to provide aid and subsidies to the population.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida said that in order to reduce the economic burden of the people, the government will take out 17 trillion yen from the national treasury to provide aid subsidies to Japanese nationals, about 770 billion yuan
This move is undoubtedly a huge support for the Japanese people and a manifestation of the government's active response to the challenge of high prices.
In this massive economic stimulus package, the Japanese government will take a series of measures to help people cope with high prices. First of all, the government will give 100,000 yen to teenagers and children under the age of 18 each with no routines, direct cash subsidies.
This will reduce the financial burden on Japanese families. This initiative not only directly helps the children, but also reduces the pressure on the parents.
In addition to cash subsidies for children, the government will also take other measures to combat high prices. For example, the government will strengthen the supervision of the prices of electricity and gas to prevent excessive price increases;
At the same time, the government will also increase support for the production, distribution and sales of food and other daily necessities to ensure sufficient market supply and stable prices.
In addition, the Japanese government will also strengthen the construction of the social security system to improve the income level and quality of life of the people.
At the same time, the government will increase support for employment and education, so as to increase the employment rate and education level of the people.
The reason why the Japanese government is so generous in giving money to the whole people is mainly because Japan has a well-developed welfare system and a developed economic system.
In Japan, the government spends nearly one-third of GDP on social welfare, making Japan one of the highest spenders on social welfare in the world.
In addition, Japan's economic system is relatively mature, and the government has sufficient financial reserves to support this plan.
However, while we envy the rich of all the people in Japan, we also have to think about our own situation.
Why can't the mainland send money directly to the people?
The mainland government has always been committed to promoting economic development and improving people's living standards. However, sending money directly to the population is not a simple problem.
Here are the main reasons why the mainland can't send money directly to the people:
Financial burden
Sending money directly to the population increases the financial burden on the government. The government needs to provide a source for these funds, which may include raising taxes, issuing bonds, or reducing other spending. If the government is unable to provide sufficient funding, then this practice can lead to a fiscal deficit, which in turn affects the country's economic development.
In addition, if the government regularly adopts this approach, then it may be difficult for it to ensure its sustainability because a long-term fiscal deficit can have a negative impact on the country's economic stability.
inflation
If the amount of money the government distributes directly to the population is too large, it can lead to inflation. This is because the injection of large amounts of money into the market will increase the money supply, which in turn will lead to higher prices. This can lead to a decrease in the purchasing power of the population and trigger social instability.
Unfairness
Sending money directly can lead to unfairness. Some may think that this will make them more dependent on the government rather than generating revenue through their own efforts.
This dependency can lead to the loss of motivation for people to work and start businesses actively, which can affect the economic development of the whole society. Additionally, if certain people or groups receive more funding than others, then this can trigger social injustice and discontent.
Waste issues
If people don't use these funds reasonably, then they lose their value. Some people may use these funds for unproductive consumption, such as buying luxury goods or participating in high-risk investments. This can lead to a waste of resources and hinder the country's economic development.
Therefore, it seems that it is benefiting the people, but it is actually harming the people.
This is also why the Japanese government is frantically throwing money, and the Japanese people don't seem to buy it! A large number of Japanese netizens left messages protesting against the Japanese government's "money" proposal under relevant reports.
A large number of Japanese netizens left messages of protest under relevant reports, expressing their dissatisfaction and doubts about the government's "one-size-fits-all" subsidy policy.
First of all, many netizens questioned whether the "low-income" group can be compared with the "non-tax-paying" group. They argue that households that do not pay resident taxes are not necessarily low-income households.
Some seniors or pension-dependent families may not have paid resident taxes, but they still have to pay for medical bills and other living expenses.
On the contrary, some young people or low-income people have to pay taxes, state pensions, social insurance premiums, etc., and they also have to bear a higher proportion of their health care costs.
Therefore, the government should revisit the criteria for "tax-exempt families" to ensure that the benefits actually benefit families in need.
In addition to questioning the policy itself, many Japanese netizens have also expressed concern about the current rising prices and utility bills.
They said that despite the government grants, the rise in prices and utility bills still places a heavy burden on households. Some families can even cope with rising prices by buying cheap things or buying discounted goods.
And for those whose wages have not risen, they are feeling even more stressed.
Some netizens even joked: "For many families, even if it is not because of the start of the new semester, there are many places that need money." There are also many people who eat only one meal a day or don't eat at all.
In this predicament, the Japanese government needs to seriously consider how to better help its people cope with rising prices and various living pressures.
For those families who really need help, the government should provide more precise and practical assistance measures to ensure that their basic living needs are met, rather than large-scale distribution, which will not only cause inflation, but also shrink people's own savings.
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