Overview
At Takahashi Lab, we study various issues related to economic development and
environmental conservation in developing countries. Students are free to choose their own
research topics;
however, topics related to development and environmental issues are strongly encouraged.
Graduate students are expected to conduct rigorous econometric analysis using secondary data for their master’s theses or doctoral dissertations.
All seminars are conducted in English, and students are required to write their theses in English. We therefore warmly welcome international students. Both undergraduate and graduate students who are seeking opportunities to study in Japan, such as through exchange programs or research internships, are also welcome to join the lab.
Students enrolled in Waseda’s English-based undergraduate programs are also welcome to join the undergraduate seminar. However, the primary language used in the undergraduate seminar is Japanese, while students may write their graduation thesis in English. For further details, please refer to the Japanese-language seminar webpage.
Graduate students are expected to conduct rigorous econometric analysis using secondary data for their master’s theses or doctoral dissertations.
All seminars are conducted in English, and students are required to write their theses in English. We therefore warmly welcome international students. Both undergraduate and graduate students who are seeking opportunities to study in Japan, such as through exchange programs or research internships, are also welcome to join the lab.
Students enrolled in Waseda’s English-based undergraduate programs are also welcome to join the undergraduate seminar. However, the primary language used in the undergraduate seminar is Japanese, while students may write their graduation thesis in English. For further details, please refer to the Japanese-language seminar webpage.
Teaching policy
Students present their own research in periodic seminars.
Attendance is mandatory, and all participants are expected to actively engage in discussion by providing comments and asking questions on every presentation.
Before joining Takahashi Lab, graduate students are required to have a basic understanding of econometrics.
Attendance is mandatory, and all participants are expected to actively engage in discussion by providing comments and asking questions on every presentation.
Before joining Takahashi Lab, graduate students are required to have a basic understanding of econometrics.
For those considering joining Takahashi Laboratory
For non-Waseda students applying for the master’s program
You will select your supervisor AFTER entering the master’s program at Waseda University. Therefore, please DO NOT ask for my permission or recommendation BEFORE entering Waseda University.
For non-Waseda students applying for the PhD program
Knowledge of econometrics is a must. You must have written a master’s thesis using econometric analysis. In addition, a deep understanding of programming languages such as Stata, R, and Python is required. To ensure fairness, I will not respond to emails for prior research consultation or consent.