LDP, opposition DPP discuss economic steps as PM eyes minority gov't

A minority administration means chaotic and stable days are ahead. Usually it takes a very long time to debate and making concessions and losing effectiveness after party to parties to find any feasible compromising !

there is a caution within the LDP about the DPP proposal out of concern that Japan's tax revenue would drop.

Not a concern, that’s a guarantee, as they would be narrowing the tax base - which is the opposite of what good tax policy is said to be.

The DPP is calling for curbing gasoline tax burdens and extending subsidies

So they are going to lower tax revenues and increase expenditures, thus increasing Japan’s debt further.

I’m looking to sell some yen once again…

As ever, it's backroom politics for interests of both parties, not for citizen.