Professor Yoshio Kamijo of Waseda University's School of Political Science and Economics is a leading experimental economist with over 42 publications and significant citations (Scopus: 557; Google Scholar: 1161). His research bridges economic theory with behavioral experimentation, focusing on social norms, intergenerational equity, and cooperative game theory. Education: PhD in Economics (Waseda University) Research Interests: Specializing in behavioral economics, experimental economics, and game theory, Kamijo investigates strategic decision-making in public goods provision, proxy voting systems for future generations, and the psychological basis of trust and risk preferences. His cross-cultural studies (e.g., comparing rural/urban societies) reveal how modernization impacts sustainability choices. Scientific Contributions: Dean's Award (2009) and Iijima Award (2004) from Waseda University Over 15 research projects funded by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, including studies on coalition formation, tax auditing mechanisms, and farsighted stability in cartels Experimental Methodology: Pioneered the Intergenerational Sustainability Dilemma Game (ISDG) to measure futurability – the capacity for current generations to make sustainable choices when imaginary future persons are included in decision-making. His work on keyword auction theory has provided empirical validation for revenue-maximizing strategies in digital advertising markets.
