The Regional Economy Program elucidates various issues facing regional economies through efforts on the following research subjects. (1) Empirical analysis and future projections based on economic agglomeration theory regarding metropolitan areas and urban center formation, (2) policy planning and evaluation aimed at increasing exchange population while strengthening mutual regional collaboration without competing with the settled population, (3) analysis of the impact of building corporate networks through innovation activities and globalization on regional employment and wages, (4) analysis of initiatives and ability formation for evaluating businesses based on research on the role and challenges of regional financial institutions, (5) research on growth factors for startups and regional revitalization utilizing local resources, (6) re-evaluation of urban agglomeration effects and research on the impact of land use regulations through analysis of urban residents' consumption and people flow data, (7) evaluation of the effectiveness of business continuity plans and disaster countermeasures for small and medium-sized enterprises.
