PhD, Graduate School of Economics, University of Rochester, New York. 2007-09, Dean, Graduate School of Economics, University of Tokyo. Currently, Professor, Graduate School of Economics, University of Tokyo. Member, Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy. Since 2006, President, National Institute for Research Advancement. Former: Adviser, Statistical Division, Bank of Japan; Member, Economic Strategy Council; Member, various government committees for the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Finance, the Economic Planning Agency and the Fair Trade Commission.