Steven Vogel

Steven Vogel is a Professor of Political Science and Political Economy at the University of California, Berkeley, and the Il Han New Professor of Asian Studies. His work focuses on the political economy of advanced industrialized nations, particularly Japan.

Education:

• B.A., Princeton University
• Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley

Vogel's research explores how governments actively shape markets, as detailed in his book Marketcraft (2018). He analyzes regulatory frameworks, institutional reforms, and comparative political economy, with a strong emphasis on Japan's economic policies.

His recent edited volume, The Political Economy Reader (2022), reflects his engagement with contemporary debates and interdisciplinary approaches in the field.

Scientific Awards:

• Masayoshi Ohira Memorial Prize (1996)
• Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Excellence Award (2002)
• UC Berkeley Faculty Mentorship Award (2005)
• Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Commendation (2018)

Vogel has authored and edited multiple influential works, bridging academic research with public discourse through columns in Newsweek-Japan and the Asahi Shimbun. He previously worked as a reporter for the Japan Times and freelance journalist in France.