5/19/2013 8:47:05 PM60ja-JPhttp://embassies.gov.il/tokyo/AboutIsrael/Economy/Pages/ECONOMY-Israel.aspxIsrael was well prepared when, in 2008, the effects of the financial crisis began to ripple across world economies.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:14:11 GMThttp://embassies.gov.il/tokyo/AboutIsrael/Economy/Pages/ECONOMY-Achievements.aspxIsrael's most striking economic achievement is the rate at which it has developed while simultaneously dealing with enormously expensive challenges.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:45:55 GMThttp://embassies.gov.il/tokyo/AboutIsrael/Economy/Pages/ECONOMY-Reforms.aspxThe economic reform program embarked on by the government in 2003 continues to reduce the budget (as well as taxes) further and streamline the economy.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:45:57 GMThttp://embassies.gov.il/tokyo/AboutIsrael/Economy/Pages/ECONOMY-National-Economy.aspxWith its small economy and relatively limited domestic market, Israel's growth depends mainly upon expanding exports.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:45:56 GMThttp://embassies.gov.il/tokyo/AboutIsrael/Economy/Pages/ECONOMY-Economic-Picture.aspxIsrael’s primary weapon in dealing with recession was an aggressive monetary policy.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:45:56 GMThttp://embassies.gov.il/tokyo/AboutIsrael/Economy/Pages/ECONOMY-Sectors.aspxIsrael is today an industrialized country with most of its manufacturing, including many traditional fields, based on intensive and sophisticated research & development and hi-tech processes, tools, and machinery.Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:45:58 GMT