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Professor David Weinstein, Director of CJEB, the Carl S. Shoup Professor of the Japanese Economy at Columbia University, wrote the article “U.S.-China Trade: What Voters Need to Know Before Heading to the Polls” for Columbia Business Insights | 2024 Election Special Edition.The article discusses trade policies, inviting voters to consider whether current trade policies are serving them and the country well, and references Professor Weinstein’s research related to the paper he co-authored titled “Trade Protection, Stock-Market Returns, and Welfare.”U.S.-China Trade: What Voters Need to Know Before Heading to the Polls (Columbia Business Insights, 10/28/2024)

We are proud to share that on October 25, 2024, the Eagle on the World Award was given by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York (JCCI) at JCCI’s 40th Annual Dinner Gala to Professor David E. Weinstein, the Carl S. Shoup Professor of the Japanese Economy at Columbia University and Director of the Center on Japanese Economy and Business at Columbia Business School.The award is given to those who have made outstanding contributions towards strengthening the U.S.-Japan partnership. At each year’s Gala, the Chamber recognizes one or two individuals for their exemplary leadership in enhancing U.S.-Japan relations and international affairs. Past recipients include military, government, and corporate leaders, film, music, and sports stars, as well as humanitarians.The award recognizes Professor Weinstein’s significant involvement in the U.S.-Japan Alliance and his distinguished achievements in strengthening cross-cultural understanding in the academic world.

Professor Takatoshi Ito, director of CJEB's Program on Public Pension and Sovereign Funds, and professor at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, wrote the Project Syndicate article "Japan After Kishida." Professor Ito states, "While the media seemed surprised by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s decision not to run for re-election, it was hardly incomprehensible. Rather than risk losing the next election and potentially tarnishing an impressive record, Kishida stepped aside – and might become the kingmaker within his Liberal Democratic Party." The article discusses this topic in more detail.

Professor Takatoshi Ito, Director of CJEB’s Program on Public Pension and Sovereign Funds, appeared on Bloomberg and discussed his views on the Bank of Japan’s policy and the outlook for the economy.

 Professor Hugh Patrick, director of CJEB, recently interviewed with Yomiuri Tokyo Shimbun. The interview was published in an article on July 25, 2015 and titled 「リスク取り　攻めに転じよ」 [Note: The article is in Japanese only]. 

 Professor Takatoshi Ito was recently named as an Honorary Doctor at the University of Chile. Details on this can be found on the University of Chile's website (Note: The article is in Spanish). 

 Professor Takatoshi Ito, associate director of research at CJEB, appeared on TV Tokyo's "Morning Satellite" show in 3 different segments where he commented and discussed the decision of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The segments can be found below: Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment 3   

 Professor Takatoshi Ito recently co-authored a paper for the Geneva Reports on the World Economy titled, "Low for Long? Causes and Consequences of Persistently Low Interest Rates". The paper examines the causes and consequences of the unusual low interest rates of this period. You can access the full paper below: Low for Long? Causes and Consequences of Persistently Low Interest Rates 

Professor Takatoshi Ito recently spoke at a Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) event, titled "The Economics of Asia"  alongside with Adam Posen, president at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. The Presider was Paul Sheard, chief global economist at Standard & Poor's Head of Global Economics and Research and the Introductory Speaker was Sheila A. Smith, senior fellow for Japan Studies at CFR. Video & Transcript