From Kitakyushu to the world: AGI, a research institute that studies Asia's economy and society
Consulting Division
CONSULTING DIVISION
A Think Tank Emphasizing Contribution to the Local Community
We conduct investigations and research aimed at supporting the realization of major projects in Kitakyushu City from an academic perspective, promoting policies, and proposing measures for industrial and economic promotion in collaboration with local economic organizations and companies.
| Director of Consulting Division | HATTA Tatsuo |
|---|---|
| Member | PENG Xue(Concurrent Positon) |
| KOMATSU Sho(Concurrent Positon) |
Research Projects for FY2025
Research on policies to increase labor mobility in Japan based on international comparisons
Staff:HATTA Tatsuo
Director of Consulting Division
It has been pointed out that the reason for the significant decline in Japan’s international ranking of GDP per capita over the past 30 years is that it has not established labor market in which “performance-based compensation” is paid, and therefore labor mobility is low. To find a solution to this problem, this research will conduct the following analysis.
1. We will examine how employment legislation should be reformed to increase labor mobility while protecting workers’ rights, comparing with precedents in other countries.
2. We will compare research on the effects of minimum wage systems in various countries and consider the possibility of reforming the minimum wage system in Japan. In this research, we will analyze cases where those who are willing to work for a lower wage than the minimum wage are unable to enter the labor market even if employment does not decrease due to the minimum wage system.
3. We will also consider how the acceptance of low-wage foreign workers will affect the labor mobility of low-wage workers in Japan.