Why 17 is not the magic number in industrial policy

What happened: The FT says a lack of focus threatens to hobble Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi's growth strategy, framed around the question of why 17 is not the magic number in industrial policy. Why it matters: The piece questions whether the strategy's industrial policy approach can deliver on growth without clearer prioritization. Key numbers: The headline references the number 17.

The FT says a lack of focus threatens to hobble Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi's growth strategy, framed around the question of why 17 is not the magic number in industrial policy.

The piece questions whether the strategy's industrial policy approach can deliver on growth without clearer prioritization. Key numbers: The headline references the number 17.