Takashi Kunimoto

Takashi Kunimoto is a full-time Professor of Economics and Lee Kong Chian Fellow at the School of Economics, Singapore Management University (SMU). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Brown University (2005) and has advanced degrees from Kyoto and Brown Universities, with an undergraduate background in Mechanical Engineering from Doshisha University.

• Ph.D. in Economics, Brown University, 2005
• M.A. in Economics, Brown University, 2001
• M.A. in Economics, Kyoto University, 1999
• B.A. in Mechanical Engineering, Doshisha University, 1996

His research lies at the intersection of microeconomic theory, game theory, and mechanism design, with a focus on bargaining, social choice, and implementation theory. He explores how institutions and rules can be designed to achieve desired outcomes under incomplete information and strategic behavior. His work is highly theoretical and has been published in top journals such as the Journal of Political Economy, Quarterly Journal of Economics, and Journal of Economic Theory.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trajectory in advancing implementation theory—particularly in rationalizable and robust settings, dynamic mechanisms, and bilateral trade under asymmetric information. His work often involves co-authors such as Roberto Serrano, Yi-Chun Chen, and Drew Fudenberg, indicating strong collaborative research networks in economic theory.

• Lee Kong Chian Fellow

Professor Kunimoto has advised numerous students and contributed to academic workshops and conferences. His research has been supported by institutional affiliations and fellowships, though specific grant details are not listed. He maintains an active research agenda with several working papers in progress, including topics on rationalizable incentives and compellingness in Nash implementation.

He is affiliated with the School of Economics at SMU, where he conducts research, teaches, and mentors students. His personal website and Google Scholar profile provide access to his publications and academic activities.