Satoshi Tanaka

Dr. Satoshi Tanaka is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Economics at The University of Queensland, within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Minnesota, along with earlier degrees from Hitotsubashi University and the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on macroeconomics, labor economics, and structural transformation, with notable contributions to understanding labor market polarization, pandemic economic impacts, and demographic trends.

Education:

• Bachelor of Economics, Hitotsubashi University
• Masters (Coursework), Hitotsubashi University
• Masters (Coursework), University of Minnesota
• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota

Research interests span applied macroeconomics, labor market dynamics, and the interplay between economic policies and social structures. Notable work includes analyzing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on labor markets, the role of home production in structural transformation, and the long-term implications of sex ratios on marriage patterns. Dr. Tanaka is actively involved in research grants such as the ARC Discovery Project on talent mismatch and banks’ endogenous network formations.

His recent articles highlight trends in occupational reallocation, service trade impacts, and earnings growth dynamics. He has also contributed to understanding pandemic policy trade-offs and stimulus payment behaviors. Dr. Tanaka is available for student supervision and collaborates on projects related to urban competition and technological change.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the School of Economics’ research groups, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on macroeconomic theory and labor market analysis.