Overview
This research project examines regional industrial policy in Japan from the perspective of firm behavior amid an expansion in corporate capital investment. It analyzes (i) the effects of relaxed green space regulations under the Factory Location Act on investment and local economies, (ii) how task-specific workplace choices and the use of generative AI influence creativity and productivity, and (iii) how internal resources, external support, and institutional environments influence startup growth. By integrating land use, labor, and entrepreneurship, the project provides an empirical foundation for regional industrial policy.
April 13, 2026 - September 30, 2028
（During the research project period, the research activity period is set from April 13, 2026, to March 31, 2028, and the data usage reporting period is set from April 1, 2028 to September 30, 2028.）
