Ishibashi Tanzan Award
1 appearances
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Edition 16 (1995) award
Motoshige Ito
いとう もとしげ
Ito Motoshige
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1951-12-19 （Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Economist, University Professor, Commentator, Economic Commentator
- Active Years
- 1978-
- Affiliations
- University of Tokyo, Gakushuin University, National Institute for Research Advancement (NIRA), Government Tax Commission (member)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shizuoka Prefectural Shizuoka High School | — | — | 卒業 | 1967-1970 | Japan |
| University of Tokyo, Faculty of Economics | Faculty of Economics | Department of Economics | 学士 | 1970-1974 | Japan |
| University of Tokyo Graduate School of Economics | Graduate School of Economics | — | 修士 | 1974-1976 | Japan |
| University of Rochester, Graduate School | Graduate Program in Economics | — | Ph.D. | 1978-1979 | United States |
Shizuoka Prefectural Shizuoka High School
Degree:
卒業
Period:
1967-1970
Year of Graduation:
1970
Country:
Japan
University of Tokyo, Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Economics
/ Department of Economics
Degree:
学士
Period:
1970-1974
Year of Graduation:
1974
Country:
Japan
University of Tokyo Graduate School of Economics
Graduate School of Economics
Degree:
修士
Period:
1974-1976
Year of Graduation:
1976
Country:
Japan
Completed master's course; subsequently left doctoral program before moving to Rochester
University of Rochester, Graduate School
Graduate Program in Economics
Degree:
Ph.D.
Period:
1978-1979
Year of Graduation:
1979
Country:
United States
Received Ph.D. in Economics
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Introduction to Economics
1987 EconomicsAn introductory textbook that explains basic economic concepts in an accessible way for students and general readers.
Introductory economicsFundamental theory
Microeconomics
1992 Economics (Microeconomics)A textbook-style work summarizing theories and applications of microeconomics, covering firm behavior and market structures.
MarketsFirm behaviorPrice determination
The Essence of the Global Economy — How People, Goods and Capital Crossing Borders Change Economics
2003 International EconomicsA general-audience book explaining how globalization affects Japan's and the world's economies, using theory and case studies.
GlobalizationInternational tradeCapital movements
Bibliography
- Introduction to Economics (1987)
- Seminar: Introduction to International Economics (1989)
- Microeconomics (1992)
- Marketism (1996)
- The Essence of the Global Economy (2003)
- Creatively Disrupt the Japanese Economy! (2013)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Clear, practitioner-oriented expositionExplanation linking theory and real-world examples
- Recurring Motifs
- Market and distribution structuresGlobalization and international competitionPublic finance and tax policy
Legacy
As a bridge between academia and policy, he has influenced economic policy and tax reform. Through books and media appearances for general audiences, he has contributed to economic literacy and policy debates.
Academic Societies
- Japan Economic Association
In Popular Culture
- Recognition as a public expert through regular television appearances (e.g., World Business Satellite)
Quotes
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It is conceivable to impose a 'consumption-tax-like' levy on inheritance at the time of death.
Source: Minutes of the 13th National Conference on Social Security Reform (statement) (2013)
Trivia
- Served as chair of the National Institute for Research Advancement (NIRA).
- Reportedly long acquainted with Heizo Takenaka.
- Regular commentator on programs such as TV Tokyo's World Business Satellite.