Research Project: Political Economy of Democratic Governance and Economic Policy in Japan

Dr. Amano received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Washington (2023). Before pursuing his Ph.D., he received his B.A. in Law from Hitotsubashi University and M.A. in International and Development Economics from Yale University. His research agenda lies at the intersection of comparative and international political economy and political methodology, focusing on the causes and consequences of political regimes on economic policies and institutions. His work has appeared in peer-reviewed journals, including Perspectives on Politics, PS: Political Science & Politics, State Politics & Policy Quarterly, and Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law. His research project during the current academic year is titled, “Political Economy of Democratic Governance and Economic Policy in Japan.”