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Akihiko Shinozaki Last modified date:2023.11.01

Professor / International Business Analysis
Department of International Economy and Business
Faculty of Economics


Graduate School
Undergraduate School


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Academic Degree
Ph.D. in Economics (Kyushu University)
Field of Specialization
Information Economy
Total Priod of education and research career in the foreign country
04years00months
Outline Activities

2010-2012  Executive Adviser to the President, Kyushu University
2004-present Professor, Graduate School of Economics, Kyushu University
2001-2003 Visiting Scholar, Harvard-Yenching Institute, U.S.A.
1999-2004 Associate Professor, Kyushu University
1995-1999 Senior Economist, Deputy Director, Japan Development Bank
1993-1995 Representative, New York Office, Japan Development Bank
1988-1990 Economist, Research Bureau of Economic Planning Agency
1984 Graduate from Kyushu University and entered Japan Development Bank


A: Empirical studies of the impact of information technology to the economy
B: Global studies of the technological innovations and socioeconomic changes


Graduate school: Advanced Research on Information Economy
Under graduate : Introductory Economics, Information Economy, Technological Changes and Its Impact on the Economy


Served as a professional advisory member of several Japanese government committees regarding telecommunications policy and economic policy organized by the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry.


(1) Docomo Mobile Science Award for Empirical Analysis on the Economic Impact of ICT, by The Mobile Communication Fund (2010)
(2) Telecom Social Science Award for Joho Kakumei no Kozu, by The Telecommunications Advancement Foundation (2000)
(3) Fujita Future Management Economic Award for Joho Kakumei no Kozu, by Mainichi Newspapers and Fujita Institute of Future Management (1999)
(4) Most Outstanding Book Award for Nihon Keizai no Gurobaru-ka, by The Trade Promotion Foundation (1998)


(1) Information Economy (infomeshon ekonomi),NTT Publishing, vi+279 pages, March 2014, in Japanese.
(2) Accelerating Japan’s Economic Growth, F. Gerard Adams, Lawrence R Klein(Nobel Laureate), Kumasaka Yuzo, Shinozaki Akihiko, Routledge, xix +182 pages, October 2007.
(3) “Simulating Japan’s Alternative Growth Paths: Production Function Model Analysis on the Impact of Information Technology,” InfoCom Research, Inc., InfoCom REVIEW, No.47, March 2009, pp. 44-53.
Research
Research Interests
  • Analysis on effective use of ICT as global solution
    keyword : Economic development, Information and Communication Technology, Digital Dividends, Analog Complements
    2020.03.
  • Impact of ICT on tourism as an information business
    keyword : ICT-enabled business, Tourism, Globalization, Mobility, Non-resident population
    2019.04.
  • Global surge in mobility driven by innovation in ICT

    keyword : ICT, Globalization, Mobility, Cross-border movement of human resource
    2018.04.
  • Economic Impact of the Information Technology:Firm-level Study
    keyword : Information Technology, Firm-level Study
    2016.04.
  • Global views on the socio-economic impact of ICTs: From digital divide to development opportunities
    keyword : Economic development, Information and Communication Technology, International Comparison, Digital Divide
    2012.04.
  • Smulations of Japan's economic growth based on macro econometric model which incorporates ICT capital stock
    keyword : Economic growth, Information Technology, Macro Econometric Model
    2012.04.
  • Empirical Studies of the Impact of Information and Communication Technology to the Global Economic Development
    keyword : Productivity, Information Technology
    2011.04.
  • Economic Impact of the Information Technology
    keyword : Productivity, Information Technology
    2008.04~2010.03.
  • Firm-level Impact of the Information Technology
    keyword : Information Technology Firm-level
    2006.12~2016.12.
Current and Past Project
  • International Comparisons on the Impact of Information Technology to the Economic Development
Academic Activities
Books
1. Information Economy.
2. F. Gerard Adams, Lawrence R Klein (Nobel Laureate), Kumasaka Yuzo, Akihiko Shinozaki, Accelerating Japan’s Economic Growth, Routledge, Taylor & Francis, U.K., xix +182 pages, 2007.10, [URL], 情報技術革新が生産性や経済成長に及ぼす影響を、日米比較研究を交えて、理論、実証、事例研究の三面から体系的に分析し、人口減少下にある日本経済の基礎力と成長可能性を詳細に検証すると同時に、その実現に向けた政策のあり方を検討(日米の経済学者による国際的な共同研究)。.
3. Joho Gijutsu Kakushin no Keizaikoka [Economic Impact of Information Technology Innovation], in Japanese, Nippon Hyoron-Sha, Tokyo, 2001..
4. IT Keizai Nyumon [Introductory of IT Economy], in Japanese, Nihon Keizai Shinbun-Sha, Tokyo, 2001..
5. Joho Kakumei no Kozu [The Nature of Information Technology Revolution], in Japanese, Toyo Keizai Shinpo-Sha, Tokyo, 1999..
6. Nihon Keizai no Gurobaru-ka [Globalization of Japanese Economy], in Japanese, Toyo Keizai Shinpo-Sha, Tokyo, 1998 (Top of co-author).
Reports
1. Akihiko SHINOZAKI, “Capital-investment rebound shows promising trends,” The Nikkei Weekly, March 10, 1997.
, The Nikkei Weekly, March 10, 1997., 1997.03.
Papers
1. Akihiko SHINOZAKI, Shigehiro KUBOTA, How ICT-enabled offshoring transformed service trade with the U.S.: Before and after the financial crisis in 2008, InfoCom Economic Study Discussion Paper Series, No. 22, April 2022, pp.1-20., 22, 1-20, InfoCom Economic Study Discussion Paper Series, No. 22, April 2022, pp.1-20., 2022.04.
2. Akihiko Shinozaki, Global views on ICT-enabled business and its impact on the economy: Development opportunities of digital transformation in beyond 5G era, InfoCom Research Inc., InfoCom Economic Study Discussion Paper Series, No. 20, November 2021, pp.1-34., No.20, 1-34, 2021.11.
3. Andrew CHAPMAN, Yosuke SHIGETOMI, Hajime OHNO, Benjamin McLeLLAN, and Akihiko SHINOZAKI, “Evaluating the global impact of low-carbon energy transitions on social equity”, Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, Vol. 40, September 2021, pp. 332-347., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eist.2021.09.002, 40, 332-347, Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, Vol. 40, September 2021, pp. 332-347. (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eist.2021.09.002), 2021.09, [URL].
4. Hidemichi Fujii, Akihiko Shinozaki, Shigemi Kagawa, Shunsuke Managi, “How Does Information and Communication Technology Capital Affect Productivity in the Energy Sector? New Evidence from 14 Countries, Considering the Transition to Renewable Energy Systems”, Enegies, https://doi.org/10.3390/en12091786, 12, 9, 1-16, Vol.12, No.9, pp. 1-16., 2019.05, [URL].
5. Akihiko Shinozaki, Digital innovation and analog complements: Making the digital economy prosperous, SLRC Discussion Paper Series, Vol.14, No.1, pp.1-15., Vol.14, No.1, 1-15, 2019.01.
6. Akihiko Shinozaki, Shigehiro Kubota, “The role of cross-border networks of skilled labor in offshore outsourcing: Empirical evidence based on the network theory”, The Review of Socionetwork Strategies, 10.1007/s12626-018-0028-3, Vol.12, No.2, pp. 153-165., 2018.11, [URL].
7. Akihiko SHINOZAKI, Measurement of IT Capital Stock and It’s Impact: A Case Study of Japan for Further International Comparisons , Journal of Political Economy (Keizaigaku=Kenkyu),Kyushu University, 77, 4, pp.33-53, Vol. 77, No. 4, pp.33-53., 2011.01.
8. Akihiko Shinozaki, “Simulating Japan’s Alternative Growth Paths: Production Function Model Analysis on the Impact of Information Technology” , InfoCom REVIEW,, No.47, pp. 44-53., 2009.03.
9. Akihiko Shinozaki, “Japan’s Economic Growth and Information Network Industries: Can IT Make It?” , Research Center on Public Affairs for Sustainable Welfare Society, International Journal of Public Affairs , Vol. 5, March 2009, pp. 91-124., 2009.03.
10. Akihiko SHINOZAKI, “Japan’s IT puzzle: Neither a Solow paradox nor a new economy”, InfoCom Research, Inc., InfoCom REVIEW, No.44, March 2008, pp. 22-31., 2008.03.
11. Akihiko SHINOZAKI, “Boosting IT to escape diminishing economic trend”, Japan Center for Economic Research, Research Report on Information Economy, March 2007, pp.1-6, 2008.03.
12. Corporate reforms and information technology: Multiple comparisons by firm size.
13. "Effective Corporate Reforms with Information Technology: Logit Model Analysis on Business Process Reengineering, Business Unit Restructuring, and Human Resource Management".
14. Akihiko SHINOZAKI, Does the sun rise again in the ubiquitous information age?: Feasibility of a vigorous economic growth for Japan under the diminishing demographic trend, Journal of Political Economy (Keizaigaku=Kenkyu),Kyushu University, Vol. 72, No. 5-6, pp.99-124., 2006.03.
15. Akihiko SHINOZAKI, Aggregate Productivity Growth and the Contribution of Japan’s ICT Assets: Isn’t it Another Puzzle?”, RCSS Discussion Paper Series, Research Center of Socionetwork Strategies, The Institute of Economic and Political Studies, Kansai University, No. 20, September 2004, pp.1-23., 2004.09.
16. Akihiko Shinozaki, Innovation vs. Learning by Ding: Implications of Japan’s ‘Lost Decade’ in the Information Age, RCSS Discussion Paper Series, RCSS Discussion Paper Series, No. 12, October 2003, 2003.10.
17. Akihiko Shinozaki, An Empirical Analysis of Information-related Investment and Its Impact on Japanese Economy, JDB Research Report, No.59-02, The Japan Development Bank, October 1998, pp.1-34, 1998.10.
18. Akihiko SHINOZAKI, The Impact of Information Technology on the Labor Market and Labor Productivity: Comparative Analysis of Investment on IT in Japan and the USA, Proceeding of the International Seminar on Human Capital Formation and SMEs in the Information Society, Institute of Developing Economies, pp.36-61., 1997.03.
19. Akihiko Shinozaki, Analysis of the Primary Causes and Economic Effects of Information-Related Investment in the United States and Trends in Japan, JDB Research Report, No.59, The Japan Development Bank, August 1996, pp.1-53, 1996.08.
Presentations
1. Akihiko SHINOZAKI, “Global views on ICT-enabled business and its impact on the economy”, International forum entitled “The Development Opportunities of Digital Transformation in Beyond 5G Era,” organized by the Taiwan Communication Society on November 18th, 2021., 2021.11, This is a keynote address at the International Forum being organized by the Taiwan Communication Society on November 18, 2021. The speech addresses two aspects of the digital economy, digital dividends and analog complements, and indicates the importance of human networks on top of ICT networks. .
2. Akihiko SHINOZAKI, “Digital innovation and analog complements: Making the digital economy prosperous”, International joint conference entitled “Global Governance and the Digital Economy: Prospects and Challenges,” organized by The Shanghai Institute for International Studies and The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, 2018.11, This is the first keynote speech at Session 1: G20 and the Digital Economy, for an international joint conference entitled “Global Governance and the Digital Economy: Prospects and Challenges,” held in Shanghai on November 29, 2018. Session 1 is designated to explore the broader state of discussions among G20 members and serves as an assessment of the initiatives and plans in the run-up to the Japanese G20 presidency in 2019..
3. Akihiko Shinozaki, Satoshi Washio, Shigehiro Kubota, How does investment in information and communications technology pay off? : Evidence from nationwide survey in Japanese workplaces, International Atlantic Economic Society, 2018.03.
4. Akihiko Shinozaki, Shigehiro Kubota, What determines service trade from developing countries to the U.S.?
―Evidence of the role of human resource networks―, International Atlantic Economic Society, 2017.03.
5. 篠﨑 彰彦, A role of investment in intangibles: How can IT make it?, 日本生産性本部/科研プロジェクト共催, 2015.07, In this presentation we demonstrate that the Japanese economy has fumbled their chance to reap the benefits of investment in information technology due to a reluctance to carry out drastic corporate reforms in business processes and human resource.
Membership in Academic Society
  • International Atlantic Economic Society
  • Western Economic Association International
  • American Economic Assosiation
  • Nihon Kiezai Gakkai [Japanese Economic Association]
  • Joho Tsushin Gakkai [Japan Society of Information and Communication Research]
  • Keiki Junkan Gakkai [Assosiation of Business Cycle] (board member)
  • The Japan Society for Socio-Information Studies
  • Kyushu Keizai Gakkai[Kyushu Association of Economic Science]
Awards
  • Docomo Mobile Science Award (Social Science)
  • Telecom Social Science Award for Joho Kakumei no Kozu, by The Telecommunications Advancement Foundation (2000)
  • Fujita Future Management Economic Award for Joho Kakumei no Kozu, by Mainichi Newspapers and Fujita Institute of Future Management (1999)
  • Most outstanding Book Award for Nihon Keizai no Gurobaru-ka, by The Trade Promotion Foundation (1998)
Educational
Educational Activities
Graduate school: Advanced Information Economy, International comparison of Nature of the firms, Industrial analysis
Under Graduate : Introductory Economics, Information Economy, Technological Change and Economy
Other Educational Activities
  • 2023.03.
  • 2022.10.
  • 2022.09.
  • 2022.06.
  • 2022.03.
  • 2022.02.
  • 2021.10.
  • 2020.09.
  • 2020.02.
  • 2019.06.
  • 2018.02.
  • 2015.02.
  • 2014.11.
  • 2014.03.
  • 2014.03.
  • 2013.03.