Japan Fujii: QE could have positive economic impact

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TOKYO Dec 1 (Reuters) - A quantitative easing policy could have a positive impact on the economy if adopted by the Bank of Japan, Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii said on Tuesday.

Fujii, who spoke to reporters after a cabinet meeting, also said it is important for the government and the central bank to have a common understanding of the economic outlook. (Reporting by Stanley White) ((stanley.white@thomsonreuters.com; +81 3 6441 1984; Reuters Messaging: stanley.white.reuters.com@reuters.net)) ((If you have a query or comment on this story, send an email to news.feedback.asia@thomsonreuters.com))