Economics Major | Economics Field/Regional Development Field | Master's Program Graduate School Overview

Graduate School of Economics and Business

Economics and Community Development fields added to the Economics major

In 2022, the Economics and Regional Development fields were opened in the Economics major. The Economics field offers graduate students a curriculum consisting of subjects such as economic theory, economic and business history, and economic policy, while the Regional Development field offers a curriculum consisting of subjects such as regional studies and regional policy. Each field aims to cultivate excellent human resources with advanced specialized knowledge and research capabilities.

Research Field Overview

Modern society is faced with a mountain of challenges, including strengthening international competitiveness, revitalizing industry, and building a recycling-oriented society. In order to respond to these challenges, it is essential to have the ability to plan and draft appropriate policies based on an accurate understanding of the current situation and scientific analysis based on economic theory. Education in this department consists of subjects such as economic systems, history and comprehensive policy, regional studies, and regional policy, and aims to develop excellent human resources with advanced specialized knowledge and research capabilities. Graduates include business people, tax accountants, civil servants, and high school and vocational school teachers.

Research Topics

Research on crypto assets and CBDC

We are researching and analyzing crypto assets (virtual currencies) and CBDCs (central bank digital currencies), which have been attracting attention in recent years, their mechanisms, current status, future developments, challenges, etc. These assets and currencies have various differences from the "legal tender" (paper money and coins) that we currently use, and are thought to have the potential to have a major impact on our economic activities in the future.
In graduate school classes, while building on basic knowledge about the role of money and monetary systems, we also engage in practical research, such as examining issues with systems and mechanisms based on reports from graduate students who have actually used cryptocurrencies and CBDCs.

Future vision: Financial institution, financial planner, etc.

Economics Faculty Introduction

full name Research Field Research Themes
Tetsuro Asakawa ◯ Accounting, Tax Law Cost accounting systems for medical institutions, inheritance tax and asset tax
Junichi Sekine ◯ Theoretical Economics, Macro Dynamics Macroeconomics and Economic Fluctuations
Akemi Oya ◯ European History, American History, Economic History Current issues in the world economy and their historical background
Satoshi Okamoto ◯ Economic Development, International Economics, Development Economics Income Distribution and Economic Development in Latin America
Mika Suganuma ◯ social security theory Modern Society and Social Security
Hiroko Nakahara ◯ Economic Policy, Asian Economics Global production networks, international labor migration
Hirofumi Haga ◯ human geography Inter-city and intra-city relations, urban structure, urban landscape
Eiji Sawada ◯ Environmental Economics Non-point source pollution control, conservation of migratory wildlife
Masayuki Kanazaki ◯ Public Finance and Public Economics, Applied Microeconomics Public Economics: Fundamentals and Applications
Shinya Shimoda ◯ Applied Economics, Economic Policy, Public Finance and Banking financial administration
Satoshi Tonozono ◯ Economic Policy, Business and Economics, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics International Agricultural Market Analysis
Koichi Kuroki ◯ Economic Policy, Economic Statistics Econometric analysis, statistical analysis, demand analysis
Yoichi Kato Regional Studies Regional economy and local industry
Toshiaki Miyano Finance and Public Economy Administrative and financial management of local governments and community development

* "◯" indicates a master's course research supervisor

Research Topics

Research on marine litter problems

Regarding the problem of marine litter, which has become an urgent issue in recent years, we will analyze the current situation from the perspectives of "region," "environment," "economy," "policy," and "SDGs." We will then explore clues to solving the problem by examining the circular economy and plastic resource circulation, etc., and pursue ways to create sustainable communities.
In addition to conducting research and studies based on literature, students will also contribute to the local community through practical activities such as collaborating with local nature conservation groups to clean up beaches and participating in the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) campaign to classify the trash they collect.

Regional Development Faculty Introduction

full name Research Field Research Themes
Yu Munakata ◯ Political science, public administration, local autonomy theory Local politics, environmental administration
Katsunori Yokoi ◯ Business Administration Coordination Mechanism of International Division of Production in Motorcycle Assembly Companies
Eiko Yamashita ◯ Regional policy, regional community research, regional marketing City marketing strategies, local government research, place branding
Shoichi Takano ◯ Administrative law, information law The future of Japan's personal information protection system and My Number system
Kiyoko Okada ◯ Civil Law, Medical Law, Consumer Law Medical legal issues, consumer law
Shinya Yukihira ◯ Marine Engineering, Aquatic Production Science City development that makes use of the sea
Tadafumi Sato ◯ Social Information Studies, Regional Media Studies, Public Relations Studies Community development and public communication
Mount Zuikei ◯ public law Public law control of non-mandatory state regulations

* "◯" indicates a master's course research supervisor