Frontiers in the Study of Japanese Competition Policy - Hardcover

Arai, Koki

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9819554209 ISBN 13: 9789819554201

Verlag: Springer, 2026

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This book provides a comprehensive exploration of Japan’s competition policy, integrating the latest research on antitrust enforcement and economic theory. It combines legal and economic perspectives to examine key regulatory approaches in Japan and beyond. Structured into four main sections—fundamental theories, digital economy, public procurement, and future challenges—each chapter not only delves into cutting-edge research but also offers introductory discussions to guide readers through complex topics. The book is designed for scholars, legal practitioners, policymakers, and tech strategists who seek to understand the current landscape of Japanese competition law and its global implications.

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Koki Arai is Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies at Kyoritsu Women’s University in Tokyo. His research focuses on law and economics, industrial organization, and competition policy, with particular emphasis on digital-market regulation, public procurement, and the relationship between legitimacy and enforcement design. Before entering academia, he served in senior positions at the Japan Fair Trade Commission, including Head of the Economic Research Office and Deputy Director of the Competition Policy Research Center, and also worked as First Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in the United States. He previously held a faculty appointment at Osaka University’s Institute of Social and Economic Research. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Osaka University and a B.A. in Economics from Waseda University. His recent publications include Law and Economics in Japanese Competition Policy (Springer, 2019) and Digitalization and Competition Policy in Japan (Springer Nature, 2024).

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This book provides a comprehensive exploration of Japan’s competition policy, integrating the latest research on antitrust enforcement and economic theory. It combines legal and economic perspectives to examine key regulatory approaches in Japan and beyond. Structured into four main sections—fundamental theories, digital economy, public procurement, and future challenges—each chapter not only delves into cutting-edge research but also offers introductory discussions to guide readers through complex topics. The book is designed for scholars, legal practitioners, policymakers, and tech strategists who seek to understand the current landscape of Japanese competition law and its global implications.

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• Verlag: Springer
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9819554209
• ISBN 13: 9789819554201
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 339
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