Overview
This research project is a historical study of how METI's policies related to the semiconductor industry have evolved from the end of the 1990s to the end of the 2010s. How has METI viewed the semiconductor industry in the context of a shift in its approach to industrial policy toward an emphasis on market principles? In particular, what was METI's stance on the restructuring of the semiconductor industry around the year 2000? Also, how did METI respond to the plight of Japan's electronics industry amid the economic stagnation that followed the Global Financial Crisis around 2010, and what impact did the economic and industrial policies have on the semiconductor industry?
September 2, 2024 - February 28, 2027
（During the research project period, the research activity period is set from September 2, 2024 , to August 31, 2026, and the data usage reporting period is set from September 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027.）
