ABSTRACT
Research leader:
Yoshihisa INADA, Director of Research & Director of Center for Quantitative Economic Analysis, Asia Pacific Institute of Research (APIR)
Research outline:
We analyze the reasons why the 1970 Japan World Expo failed to induce economic growth in the Kansai region. Based on the results of our analysis, we develop a strategy aimed at reversing the prolonged stagnation of the region by taking advantage of the Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai. Specifically, we hold discussions with the economic community and the government in order to devise new tactics for attracting investments and human resources to potential growth industries in the Kansai region.
