Shujiro Urata

About the Author

Shujiro Urata is a distinguished economist and professor emeritus at Waseda University, renowned for his extensive research on international trade, foreign direct investment, and economic integration in Asia-Pacific economies. With decades of experience as a senior research fellow at the Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI) and a key contributor to policy dialogues within APEC and other regional forums, Urata has shaped global understandings of globalization's impacts. His work bridges academic rigor with practical policy implications, offering insights into how economic policies can foster sustainable development amid rapid global changes. Urata's publications, including his seminal book 'Globalisation and its Economic Consequences: Looking at APEC Economies (Routledge-ERIA Studies in Development Economics),' continue to influence scholars, policymakers, and business leaders worldwide.