Research Areas

Columns written by fellows of the Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI) on their respective research themes, regarding Japan's economic policies.

Research Programs (FY2016-2019)

Under the fourth medium-term plan covering the four-year period commencing in April 2016, RIETI will build on the achievements it has made over the previous 15 years and continue to make efforts to enhance its function as a knowledge platform and secure its position as an internationally esteemed policy think tank.

Research Programs (FY2011-2015)

Under the third medium-term plan covering the five-year period commencing April 2011, RIETI is to succeed and build on the achievements it made over the previous 10 years and will continue to make efforts to enhance its function as a knowledge platform and secure its position as an internationally esteemed policy think tank.

Policy Research Domains (FY2006-2010)

RIETI is conducting research during its second five-year midterm period, which began in 2006, on four major policy domains selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and four adjacent research areas set by RIETI.