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Yutaka Harada

はらだ ゆたか

Harada Yutaka

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1950-09-01 （Tokyo, Japan）
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese
Residence History
Tokyo, Japan → Honolulu, Hawaii, USA (study)

Career

Occupations
Economist, Professor, Researcher, Policy advisor
Active Years
1974-
Affiliations
Cabinet Office (former Economic Planning Agency), Daiwa Institute of Research, Waseda University, School of Political Science and Economics, Bank of Japan Policy Board (Representative Member), Nagoya University of Commerce & Business, Business School (Professor)
Influenced By
Kikuo Iwata, Koichi Hamada

Education

University of Tokyo, Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Agriculture / Agricultural Economics
Degree: 学士
Year of Graduation: 1974
Country: Japan
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Graduate School of Economics / Economics
Degree: 修士（経済学）
Year of Graduation: 1979
Country: United States
Affiliated with the East-West Center
Gakushuin University
Economics
Degree: 博士（経済学）
Year of Graduation: 2012
Country: Japan
Doctoral thesis: 'The Role of Monetary Policy in the Showa Depression'

Awards

Nikkei Economic Book Culture Award
2004
Work: Research on the Showa Depression (co-authored)
Organization: Nikkei Inc.
Result: 受賞
Ishibashi Tanzan Prize
2008
Work: Awarded for body of work (including 'Principles of the Japanese State')
Organization: Ishibashi Tanzan Memorial Foundation
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Dreams and Distresses of America: An Economist's Study Abroad Memoir

1982 Non-fiction (economic commentary)

A memoir and essay reflecting on the U.S. economy observed during study abroad and its implications for Japan.

International economicsComparative economic historyStudy-abroad experience

Research on the Showa Depression

2004 Scholarly work (economic and financial history)

A co-authored empirical study analyzing the Showa-era depression and the role of monetary policy.

Monetary policyEconomic historyDeflation

Principles of the Japanese State

2007 Non-fiction (policy)

A book presenting analysis and proposals on Japan's fiscal, social security, and economic policies.

Fiscal policySocial securityEconomic revitalization

Bibliography

  • Dreams and Distresses of America (1982)
  • The Myths of Economic Policy (1984)
  • Research on the Showa Depression (2004, co-authored)
  • Principles of the Japanese State (2007)
  • Why Deflation Is Frightening (2004)
  • Basic Income (2015)
  • Fighting Deflation: Five Years of Struggle and Trial as a BOJ Policy Board Member (2021)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Clear, explanatory prose that emphasizes key argumentsPolicy-oriented argumentative style
Recurring Motifs
Overcoming deflationAdvocacy of monetary easingFiscal consolidation and restraint on social spendingInternational comparison

Legacy

An economist combining policy proposals and practical experience, influential in debates on monetary policy and deflation. Contributions through BOJ policyboard participation and numerous publications have shaped public policy discussions.

Academic Societies

  • Japanese Economic Association

Quotes

  • It is acceptable to argue that consumption tax can cover fiscal deficits, but the idea of directing the increased revenue into social security is fundamentally mistaken.
    Source: Interview / public statements (various) (2011)
  • It is important to prevent excessive yen appreciation and deflation through monetary policy to foster Japan's economic growth.
    Source: Lecture / essay (2014)

Trivia

  • Appointed to the Bank of Japan Policy Board as a Member in 2015 (served through 2020).
  • Earned a doctoral degree from Gakushuin University in 2012.
  • Known as part of the 'reflationist' group alongside economists such as Kikuo Iwata.