Masato Aoki

Masato Aoki is an Associate Professor of Economics at the School of Management, Simmons University. His work focuses on economic systems, education reform, social justice, and the political economy of U.S. capitalism. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a BA in Economics and Japanese Studies from Bucknell University.

• Education: PhD in Economics (UMass Amherst), BA in Economics and Japanese Studies (Bucknell University)
• Teaching: Courses include Principles of Macroeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, Money & Banking, and Political Economy of U.S. Capitalism.

Dr. Aoki’s research examines economic pressures driving education reform, inspired by scholars like Diane Ravitch and John Dewey. He emphasizes education’s role in democracy and global citizenship. He also analyzes lessons from historical economists (Smith, Marx, Keynes) to evaluate contemporary policies.

Active in mentorship, he advises students on career paths and social impact. He co-leads ECONnect, a program connecting economics students with alumni for career development. Beyond academia, he advocates for social justice and mentors first-generation and international students.