Hajime Katayama

Hajime Katayama is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Commerce since 2017, where he teaches advanced econometric methods and applied microeconomic analysis. He previously held academic positions at Waseda University (2010-2017) and the University of Sydney (2003-2010).

• Education: Ph.D. in Economics from Pennsylvania State University, MA & BA in Sociology from Rikkyo University
• Research Focus: Environmental economics, applied econometrics, household energy behavior, and corporate environmental policies

His research bridges empirical methods with policy implications, particularly in environmental economics. Key contributions include analyzing cookstove choices in India, spillover effects of corporate scandals, and energy-saving behavioral patterns. He has received multiple JSPS research grants for projects on market dynamics, energy behavior, and corporate governance. Recent collaborative work examines social norms and pro-environmental practices across households and organizations.

Teaching Activities include graduate-level courses on applied microeconometrics and discrete variable analysis. He also teaches undergraduate courses in intermediate regression analysis and econometrics at Waseda University's School of Commerce.