Imai, Masami

Associate Professor of Economics
Economics Department
860.685.2155
Public Affairs Center 303

Associate Professor, East Asian Studies
East Asian Studies Program
860.685.2155
Public Affairs Center 303

Chair, East Asian Studies Program
East Asian Studies Program
860.685.3772
East Asian Studies Center 201

Director, Freeman Center for East Asian Studies
Freeman Center for East Asian Studies
860.685.3772
East Asian Studies Center 201

BA U. of Wisconsin Eau Claire
PHD University Calif Davis

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RESEARCH INTERESTS:

I am currently interested in financial history of Japan, related (or connected) lending, political economy of banking regulation and supervision, and government ownership of financial institutions.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Money and Banking, Economy of Japan, and Political Economy

ACADEMIC ASSOCIATIONS:

American Economic Association, Eastern Economic Association, American Finance Association, Japan Economic Seminar, International Society of New Institutional Economics.

AWARDS WON:

Carol A. Baker Memorial Prize for Junior Faculty Teaching and Research 2007.

OFFICE HOURS:

M 12:00 - 1:00, 4:00-5:00 & by appointment

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GRANTS:

FDIC Center for Financial Research Grant, 2008, "Real Effects of Finance: Evidence from a Natural Experiment in Japan". Mellon Summer Stipends, 2008, "Real Effects of Finance: Evidence from a Natural Experiment in Japan" Mellon Faculty Career Development Mini Grant 2005, "Related Lending and Financial Development"