Trevor Incerti asks who benefits when Japanese civil servants leave government jobs and take posts in the private or nonprofit sector. The paper investigates whether these post-public appointments deliver measurable returns to firms and organizations, and whether ministries themselves shape which career paths produce long-term value for bureaucrats.
Jieun Park asks why women—contrary to some expectations—often express stronger opposition to immigration than men. Park proposes that this gender gap is shaped by labor market vulnerability: as immigrants enter occupations traditionally held by women, non-immigrant women who occupy more vulnerable job positions may see immigrants as economic competitors rather than partners.
Does prejudice against women in leadership positions affect voting behavior? A conjoint survey experiment in Japan reveals that female candidates face a double-bind. Voters penalize them when they either deviate from stereotypically feminine expectations OR adhere to those same expectations too closely.
Japan's demanding electoral system makes voters rely on irrelevant cues like candidate name complexity. By analyzing election data, researchers find that simpler names get more votes when the ballot requires writing full names and reduces useful partisan cues. In other systems with less voter strain, name simplicity doesn't impact results.
This paper examines candidate selection in Japan.
Did you know social investment policies are popular in Japan despite unfamiliarity with the term? This study investigates voter attitudes toward these policies, which aim to boost productivity through inclusive human capital development. We find broad support among citizens - especially women and those with liberal leanings - though higher-income voters also favor them.
Understanding public opinion on trade policy requires distinguishing between economic self-interest (egotropic) and broader societal welfare concerns (sociotropic).