معرفی
Toshihiro Ichida is an Associate Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Commerce and Graduate School of Commerce, specializing in international trade theory and economic policy analysis. With a Ph.D. in Economics from Columbia University and academic experience at prestigious institutions like Harvard and Tufts, he has taught courses ranging from International Trade Theory to Academic Skills in Writing Papers since joining Waseda in 2004.
- Education: Ph.D. in Economics (Columbia University), M.Phil/M.A. in Economics (Columbia), M.A. in Law and Diplomacy (Tufts), B.Econ. (University of Tokyo)
His research focuses on International Trade Theory, Microeconomic Modeling, and Industrial Organization, particularly examining:
- Trade-offs in income redistribution systems
- Patent policy impacts on innovation/imitation costs
- Globalization's effects on temporary employment
- Occupational choice under multidimensional skills
- Knowledge transfer in Asian emerging markets
His notable award includes the Wueller Teaching Award (2002) at Columbia University. Current research projects analyze:
- Patent policies under common patent length
- Pareto improvements through income tax systems
- Technology leakage without patent infringement
His publications demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining economic theory, empirical analysis, and policy evaluation, with significant contributions to understanding:
- Trade liberalization impacts
- Human capital investment trade-offs
- Temporary employment dynamics
- Patent policy implications
