RIETI - Discussion Papers (English)

Discussion Papers (English)

In order to make public as quickly as possible the results of theoretical research and policy analysis, discussion papers will be posted on our web site. We hope that this will stimulate further discussion on matters of policy and policy research.

Latest

August 2026 26-E-060

The Effect of Class-size Reduction on Quality of Classroom Environment
- SUGITA Soichiro (Keio University) / NAKAMURO Makiko (Faculty Fellow, RIETI)
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July 2026 26-E-059

The Uncertainty Trap: Effectiveness of macroeconomic policy
- IYETOMI Hiroshi (Rissho University) / YOSHIKAWA Hiroshi (University of Tokyo)
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July 2026 26-E-058

Digital Intensity, Global Value Chains, and Resilience: Evidence on the MSME digital divide in Southeast Asia
- OIKAWA Keita (Consulting Fellow, RIETI) / IWASAKI Fusanori (Consulting Fellow, RIETI) / UEKI Yasushi (Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO) / Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA))
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July 2026 26-E-057

Corporate Diversification and Corporate Carbon Performance
- SASAKI Takafumi (Chuo University) / USHIJIMA Tatsuo (Keio University)
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July 2026 26-E-056

Founder-CEO Presence and Post-IPO Outcomes: Evidence from junior stock markets in Japan
- HONJO Yuji (Faculty Fellow, RIETI) / IKEDA Yuya (National Institute of Science and Technology Policy)
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July 2026 26-E-055

Follow FDI: Production networks and the geography of globalization
- Andreas MOXNES (BI Norwegian School of Business / CEPR) / SAITO Yukiko (Senior Fellow (Specially Appointed), RIETI)
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July 2026 26-E-054

Economic Security and the Revival of Industrial Policy in Japan
- Shiro ARMSTRONG (Non-Resident Fellow, RIETI) / URATA Shujiro (Senior Research Advisor, RIETI / Waseda University)
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June 2026 26-E-053

Carbon Tariffs, Emissions Leakage, and Production Relocation
- MA Yan (Kobe University) / YOMOGIDA Morihiro (Sophia University)
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June 2026 26-E-052

Information to the Wife, Action by the Husband: Spousal exposure to a public health railway ad and men's preventive behavior
- KATO Hiroki (University of Osaka) / NAKAYAMA Hidetoki (University of Osaka) / SASAKI Shusaku (University of Osaka) / OHTAKE Fumio (Faculty Fellow, RIETI)
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June 2026 26-E-051

Will Unicorns be Born in Japan? A comparative study of private equity market development and policy reforms
- TADOKORO Hajime (Consulting Fellow, RIETI) / HONJO Yuji (Faculty Fellow, RIETI)
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