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Princes of the Yen: Japan's Central Bank and the 1990s Crash

Independent POV · Documentary · YouTube title: Princes of the Yen | The Hidden Power of Central Banks
Why it's here

HN commenters recommend it for a more cynical view of central bank power, though some caveat it as conspiracy-leaning.

What it covers

Michael Oswald's documentary, based on Richard Werner's book, argues that Japan's 1990s crash was engineered by the central bank and powerful interests. It focuses on the Bank of Japan's hidden influence over the economy.