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

Towards a sustainable healthcare system

Due to the impact of COVID-19, interest in the healthcare system is on the rise. In this program, we will consider the governance of medical institutions (corporate governance) and the control of government and insurers from an accounting perspective. As a research method, we will use examples from the United States, where various attempts are being made in the field of healthcare systems. Specifically, we will consider the impact of President Obama's recent healthcare reform, known as Obamacare, on the healthcare system.

Future vision: Tax accountant, certified public accountant, 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
yellow complete ◯ Economic Policy, Commerce, Small and Medium Enterprises Globalization and the overseas expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises
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
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
Koichi Kuroki Economic Policy, Economic Statistics Econometric analysis, statistical analysis, demand analysis

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

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 ◯ Management fashion, business system, management organization Medical legal issues, consumer law
Keisuke Maki Administrative law, information law A study on the emergence, spread, end, and effects of management fashion
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