Regional Environmental Economics

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Sustainable Agricultural Development, Optimal management of local common resources, Roles and limitations of rural communities, Long-term evaluation of the Green Revolution, Japan, China, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Agricultural Trade, International Comparison of Trade Protection Policies

Sustainable use of local common pool resources
The Green Revolution in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
Comparative Study of Agricultural Trade and Agricultural Protection Policies

Our laboratory conducts research and education on issues related to food, agriculture, and the environment in modern society, with a particular focus on theoretical and empirical challenges for the sustainable development of agriculture in rural areas. Agriculture, which closely interacts with the natural environment, is inherently location-specific and possesses unique histories and traditions. Simultaneously, in today’s globalizing economy, agricultural issues are significantly influenced by international regulations and market competition. From this perspective, our laboratory focuses on the three research themes mentioned above. Additionally, we emphasize data-oriented empirical approaches, including fieldwork, household interviews, the utilization of large-scale official data, econometrics, and game experiments.