معرفی
Kentaro Asai is an Assistant Professor (non-tenure track) at the Department of Economics, Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien). His research focuses on Labor Economics, Applied Microeconomics, and Economic Policy, with particular emphasis on working hours, skills, gender wage gaps, income inequality, and the historical impact of World War II on Japan's post-war industrial structure and gender dynamics in human capital. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Paris School of Economics (2024).
- Affiliations: WU Wien, Department of Economics
- Education: Ph.D. Economics, Paris School of Economics (2024)
Research Interests
Dr. Asai investigates topics such as labor market policies, social insurance systems, and the empirical analysis of economic policies. His work bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., welfare economics, public goods) with real-world policy challenges like climate change, population aging, and family policies. He employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to assess policy impacts.
Teaching
He teaches Economic and Social Policy (Bachelor Program), covering public economics, welfare theorems, and policy solutions for market inefficiencies. Course components include lectures, discussions, and empirical analysis methods.
Advising & Grants
No specific advising or grant information is detailed in the provided texts, though his research likely involves collaborative projects in labor and gender economics.
