Research&Seminar
Growth strategy forum
Dec. 14: [Commemorative Presentation as the President of Japanese Economic Association] The 47th AGI Growth Strategy Forum on "What I Have Learned about the Behavior of Japanese Households during My Forty-Year Research Career (40年の研究者生活から日本の家計行動について何を学んだか？)" (online) [finished]
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We invite distinguished speakers to deliver lectures at our “AGI Growth Strategy Forums” for the general public on topics such as economic and industrial trends in the international community, information that contributes to the development of the Kitakyushu region, and lessons from other countries’ experiences for enhancing economic growth. (This forum will be held online and free of charge.)
*Please refer to the following for details.
Date and Time
Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 2 PM to 3:30 PM
*A Q&A session is scheduled after the presentation.
Presenter
Dr. Charles Yuji HORIOKA
President, Japanese Economic Association; Distinguished Professor, AGI; and Project Professor, Kobe University
Presentation Title
Commemorative Presentation as the President of Japanese Economic Association
“What I Have Learned about the Behavior of Japanese Households during My Forty-Year Research Career”
(Original Japanese title: 40年の研究者生活から日本の家計行動について何を学んだか？)
Abstract
In this talk, I will discuss what I have learned during my 40-year
research career about whether the consumption and saving behavior of Japanese households differs from that of households in other countries and, in particular, about whether or not Japanese households are more or less rational, more or less selfish, more or less altruistic, more or less forward-looking, and more or less myopic than households in other countries.
◆ Hosted by Asian Growth Research Institute (AGI)
◆ Jointly Hosted by the City of Kitakyushu, and the Kitakyushu Chamber of Commerce and Industry
◆ Sponsored by the Industry Club of West Japan
Language
Japanese
Presenter Biography
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, in 1956
B.A. in Economics, Ph.D. in Business Economics from Harvard University
Project Professor, Kobe University; Distinguished Professor, Asian Growth Research Institute; Invited Professor and Professor Emeritus, Osaka University; President, Japanese Economic Association; and President-elect, International Association for Research in Income and Wealth
Register to Participate
Registration Deadline
Tuesday, December 12
Leaflet
AGI Growth Strategy Forum on Thursday, December 14［in pdf format］
TO PARTICIPATE ONLINE (REQUESTS FROM AGI)
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AGI Seminars
Nov. 15: AGI Seminar "Economic Assessment of Weather Information Application for Taiwanese Agricultural Farmers and Its Policy Implications" (online) [finished]
We invite researchers who are engaged in research on Asia and hold AGI Seminars. Your participation is more than welcome!
*This seminar is free of charge and will be held online.
*Please refer to the following for details.
Date and Time
Friday, November 15, 2024 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
*A question-and-answer session is scheduled at the end of the presentation.
Presenter
Dr. Hen-I Lin, Director, The Japan Center, Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER), Taiwan
Title
Economic Assessment of Weather Information Application for Taiwanese Agricultural Farmers and Its Policy Implications
Abstract
This study investigates the economic benefits of weather information services for agricultural users in Taiwan and explores the associated policy implications. In Taiwan, weather information is mainly provided by the government agency, giving it the characteristics of a quasi-public good. As a result, it is very difficult to directly assess its potential market value and economic impact. However, making good use of accurate weather data can significantly influence farmers’ decisions, such as production planning, disaster prevention, and risk management, leading to increased productivity and reduced losses.
The Contingent Valuation Method (CVM) has been utilized to estimate the willingness to pay (WTP) of Taiwanese farmers for these weather services. Our findings suggest that the perceived value of weather information is closely related to the accuracy and completeness of the weather forecasts. Furthermore, farmers’ decisions to invest in agricultural disaster insurance may also depend on the quality of weather information available to them. The results highlight the need for policy interventions that focus on improving the accuracy and accessibility of weather information to maximize its value in the agricultural sector. Such improvements could enhance farmers’ decision-making, encourage broader adoption of weather-based risk management tools, and ultimately contribute to the sustainability and resilience of the agriculture in Taiwan.
Language
English presentation and material(s)
Presenter Biography
Dr. Hen-I Lin has begun his career at CIER since August 2010 right after receiving his agricultural economics PhD degree from Texas A&M University. His CSTPE team has continuously worked with Central Weather Administration (CWA) to evaluate the economic benefits of weather information applications on various sectors, investigating the needs of users, and providing policy recommendations for more than 11 years. In 2020, his team also helped CWA initiate a domestic weather industry promotion policy and established a non-profit organization, Taiwan Climate Services Partnership (TCSP), as a platform to communicate between public and private sectors. In February 2023, Lin was assigned by the CIER president to serve as the director of the Japan Center at CIER.
To Participate
1. Online Registration
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2. E-mail Registration
Please send us an e-mail at office@agi.or.jp with your name, affiliation and phone number.
We will send you a Zoom link for participation via e-mail by the day before the seminar.
Registration Deadline
Thursday, November 14 at 12:00 pm
Leaflet
AGI Seminar on November 15 [in PDF format]
How to Join Us Online
Staff Workshop
Nov. 25: Staff Seminar “The effect of information communication technology on entrepreneurship: Evidence from rural China" (online)
We regularly hold Staff Seminars for research presentations and information exchanges among AGI Researchers.
*This seminar will be online and free of charge.
*Please refer to the following for details.
Date and Time
Monday, November 25, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
*A question-and-answer session is scheduled at the end of the presentation.
Presenter
Dr. Sho KOMATSU, Assistant Professor, AGI
Title
The effect of information communication technology on entrepreneurship: Evidence from rural China
Abstract
As entrepreneurial dynamism is widely recognized as a driver of innovation and an engine of economic growth, it is important to understand the determinants of entrepreneurship. Although the number of studies on entrepreneurship in China has increased recently, there is little literature examining the role of ICT and its potential mechanisms of individual entrepreneurship in rural areas. This study investigates the effect of ICT utilization on entrepreneurship and its potential mechanisms by using China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) micro data from 2014 to 2020. We identify Internet use via computers, Internet use via mobile devices, and Internet use by computer or mobile devices as proxy variables for ICT utilization. Our empirical results indicate that the Internet has a significant and positive effect on entrepreneurship in rural China. The results remain robust after a series of robustness tests. This study also finds that the effect is heterogeneous by gender, generation categories, educational background, and regions. Specifically, the Internet is more beneficial for a person with a high school education or below and a younger generation. Furthermore, mechanism analysis shows that the Internet can promote entrepreneurship by facilitating access to information and the formation of social capital. The above finding on the effect of the Internet on entrepreneurship in rural China, the largest developing country where the Internet has developed rapidly and entrepreneurship is necessary for rural revitalization, will have important implications for economic development and poverty reduction in other developing countries.
Language
English presentation and material(s)
To Participate
1. Online Registration
https://forms.gle/2fK98iLBE8Asbz8r5
2. E-mail Registration
Please send us an e-mail at office@agi.or.jp with your name, affiliation and phone number clearly stated.
We will send you a Zoom link for participation via e-mail by the day before the seminar.
Registration Deadline
Friday, November 22 at 12:00 pm
Leaflet
Staff Seminar on November 25 [in PDF format]
How to Participate Online
Other Seminars
The 9th AGI-Taiwan Joint Seminar was held at National Chengchi University (NCCU), Taiwan on January 25, 2024
We have been holding joint seminars with universities and research institutions in Taiwan every year since FY 2015.
We held our 9th joint seminar this fiscal year with the Global Taiwanese Business Operation Research Center (GTBO) of National Chengchi University (NCCU) in Taiwan and Association for China Economic Studies (ACES). Presentations and discussions were given by participants on the theme of the seminar “Recent Trend of Consumption, Saving and Fertility in Taiwan and Japan.”
The 9th AGI-Taiwan Joint Seminar
○Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024
○Venue: National Chengchi University, Taiwan
○Theme: Recent Trend of Consumption, Saving and Fertility in Taiwan and Japan
Program
Opening Remarks
DAI, Erbiao, President and Professor, AGI
HUANG, Chin-Tang, Assistant Professor, NCCU
Session 1 (14:20-15:20) Organizer: DAI, Erbiao, President and Professor, AGI
“Japan household consumption in response to climate change”
KO, Yi-Chun, Assistant Professor, AGI
“How Climate Change Affects Household Electricity Consumption in Taiwan”
PAN, Jiun-Nan, Deputy Secretary-General, ACES and Assocaite Professor, Yuan Ze University (YZU)
Session 2 (15:40-16:40) Organizer: HUANG, Chin-Tang, Assistant Professor, NCCU
“Regional Disparities of TFR in Japan and the Underlying Factors”
DAI, Erbiao, President and Professor, AGI
“The Influence of Employees in Public Sector on Saving Rate in Taiwan”
SHE, Po-Wen, ACES and National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU)
HUANG, Jr-Tsung, Secretary-General, ACES and Distinguished Professor, NCCU
Asian Seminar
FY2013 Asian Seminar
第168回 （2013年11月16日、参加者68名）
「低炭素と持続可能性を両立する地域づくりの最前線～北九州市の取り組みから～」
・基調講演
「エネルギー・環境・生態系を最適化するアジアの地域づくり―3Ｅネクサス」
武内 和彦 東京大学サステイナビリティ学連携研究機構・機構長、国連大学上級副学長
・事例報告
「ダイナミックプライシングの効果について」
依田 高典 京都大学大学院経済学研究科教授
「アジア低炭素化センターの取り組み」
石田 謙悟 北九州市環境局環境国際戦略室アジア低炭素化センター担当部長
「北九州市の海外水ビジネス・協力の取り組み」
小石 佐織 北九州市上下水道局海外・広域事業部長
・講評・コメント
住 明正 国立環境研究所理事長
第167回 （2013年10月1日、参加者63名）
日韓海峡圏研究報告「持続可能な環境都市」
・基調講演
「北九州市東田地区における持続可能な開発への取り組み」
網岡 健司 NPO法人北九州サスティナビリティ研究所理事
・研究報告会
Session １
1 自治体の低炭素都市形成戦略のあり方
天野 宏欣(あまの ひろやす) (公財)福岡アジア都市研究所 主任研究員
2 佐賀市における持続可能な「環境都市」戦略
五十嵐 勉 佐賀大学教授
3 市民と企業から見た持続可能な環境都市：北九州市の取り組み
今井 健一 (公財)国際東アジア研究センター主席研究員
Session 2
1 釜山地域の環境コミュニティビジネス活性化方案
梁 鎭宇 釜山発展研究院 先任研究委員
2 気候変化対応のための光州広域市の低炭素グリーン都市造成方案
金 峯辰 光州発展研究院研究委員
3 蔚山型生態都市の成果とその評価
李 尚火玄 蔚山発展研究院 先任研究委員
第166回 （2013年9月10日、参加者58名）
「北朝鮮の対外貿易と朝鮮半島の南北協力に関する展望」
高麗大学校 名誉教授
黄 義王玉
第165回 （2013年7月24日、参加者51名）
「私たちの身のまわりのエレクトロニクス」
九州工業大学大学院 工学研究院電気電子工学研究系電子デバイス部門 教授
大村 一郎
（独）産業技術総合研究所 エネルギー技術研究部門電力エネルギー基盤グループ グループ長
西澤 伸一
第164回 （2013年6月3日、参加者75名）
「グローカル産業としての林業の可能性～九州の林業の動向を中心に～ 」
北九州市立大学大学院マネジメント研究科 教授
城戸 宏史
第163回 （2013年4月23日、参加者67名）
「国際東アジア研究センター平成24年度研究報告～『東アジア』『産業と物流』『環境政策』～」
公益財団法人国際東アジア研究センター 研究員
Asia Development Conference
The 3nd International Conference
The 3nd International Conference on the ”ConstructingCreative Cities and their Collaboration in Asia”
Date：November 19-21, 2007
Venue：Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura
Keynote Speech
”The art of creative city making： Building on Asia’s distinctiveness”
Director, COMEDIA, UK
Charles LANDRY
OPen Symposium
“Strategy for Making Creative Cities in Asia”
Panelists
Prof., Osaka City University, Japan
Masayuki Sasaki
Director, ItozuZoo, Japan
Toshiro IWANO
Assoc. Prof., Temple University, Japan
Geeta MEHTA
President, RPA, N.Y.,USA
Robert YARO
Director, COMEDIA, UK
Charles LANDRY
Moderator
Prof., The University of Kitakyushu, Japan
Hidehiko TANIMURA
