Takanori Ida

Takanori Ida

Professor, Ph.D. (Economics)
English C.V.(pdf)
Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University,
Office No 614,
Yoshida, Sakyo, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
Phone & FAX: +81-75-753-3477
E-mail: ida(at)econ.kyoto-u.ac.jp (at)=@
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Education:
1990-1995 Kyoto University, Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto, Japan
- M.A. degree in Economics, March 1992
- Doctoral degree in Economics, January 1997
- (Ph.D. thesis: Essays on Decision Theory under Uncertainty)
1985-1989 Kyoto University, Faculty of Economics, Kyoto, Japan
- B.A. degree in Economics, March 1989

Work Experience:
Permanent
2000-Present: Kyoto University, Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto, Japan
- Associate Professor, April 2000 - March 2007
- Professor, April 2007 - Present
1995 - 1999: Konan University, Faculty of Economics, Kobe, Japan
- Assistant Professor, April 1995 - March 1997
- Associate Professor, April 1997 - March 1999
Visiting
2011-2012: University of California, Goldman School of Public Policy, Berkeley, Berkeley, Berkeley, U.S.A.
- Visiting Scholar, August 2011 - July 2012
2011-2012: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Demand Response Research Center, Berkeley, U.S.A.
- Visiting Scholar, August 2011 - July 2012
2005: University of Cambridge, Wolfson College, Cambridge, U.K.
- Visiting Scholar, July - September 2005
2001 - 2002: University of Cambridge, Department of Applied Economics and Wolfson College, Cambridge, U.K.
- Visiting Scholar, July 2001 - July 2002
1997-1998: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Economics, Illinois, U.S.A
- Visiting Scholar, August 1997 - August 1998

Research Field (As of March 2011):
Applied Micor Economics, Applied Micro Econometrics;
Smart Grid Economics, Telecommunications Economics, and Behavioral Economics;
- Econometric Analysis of Smart Grid Project (joint with Makoto Tanaka et al.)
- Economic Analysis of Demand Substitutability of Smart Phone and Feature Phone (joint with Toshifumi Kuroda)
- Economic Analysis of Academic Innovation Management (joint with Naomi Fukuzawa, et al.)

Awards:
- September 2011 The Fulbright Grantee (Visiting Scholar)
- March 2010 The JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) Awards
- November 2007 The Japan Association for Applied Economics Prize
- November 2007 The Okawa Publications Prize
- October 2007 The DoCoMo Mobile Science Prize for the Young Researchers
- June 2002 The Japan Society of Public Utility Economics Prize for Young Researchers
- September 1992 The TELECOM Social Science Award for Student

Book (written in English):
[1] Ida, T. (2009) Broadband Economics: Lessons from Japan, Routledge (Taylor & Francis Group): London, pp.290, January 2009.

Refereed Articles (written in English):
[1] Ida, T. and M. Suda (2004) "The Cost Structure of the Japanese Railway Industry: The Economies of Scale and Scope and the Regional Gap of the Japan Railway after the Privatization," International Journal of Transport Economics vol.31.1: 23-37.
[2] Ida, T. and T. Kuwahara (2004)"Regulatory Reform of Japan's Electric Power Industry: Economies of Scale-and-Scope and Yardstick Competition," Asian Economic Journal vol.18.4: 423-438.
[3] Ida, T. (2004) "Bottleneck Monopolies and Network Externalities in Network Industries," Evolutionary and Institutional Economics Review vol.1.1: 85-105.
[4] Ida, T. and S. Asai (2005) "The Regional Cost Gap of the Japanese Local Telecommunications Services," Papers in Regional Science vol.84.2: 183-199.
[5] Ida, T. (2005) "Analysis of Internet Topology with a Three-Components Model," Managerial and Decision Economics vol.26.8: 527-534.
[6] Ida, T. and T. Kuroda (2006) "Discrete Choice Analysis of Demand for Broadband in Japan," Journal of Regulatory Economics vol.29.1: 5-22.
[7] Ida, T., E. Itoh, and S. Kinoshita (2007) "Post-regulatory Reform Productivity Gains in Japan's Electricity Industry," Applied Economics Letters vol.14.13: 975 - 979.
[8] Goto, R., S. Nishimura, and T. Ida (2007) "Discrete Choice Experiment of Smoking Cessation Behaviour in Japan," Tobacco Control vol.16.5: 336-343.
[9] Ida, T., S. Kinoshita, and M. Sato (2008) "Conjoint Analysis of Demand for IP Telephony: The Case of Japan," Applied Economics vol.40.10: 1279-1287 .
[10] Ida, T. and M. Anbashi (2008) "Analysis of Vertical Separation of Regulator under Adverse Selection," Journal of Economics vol.93.1: 1-29.
[11] Ida, T. and Y. Horiguchi (2008) "Consumer Benefits of Public Services over FTTH in Japan: Comparative Analysis of Provincial and Urban Areas by Using Discrete Choice Experiment," Information Society vol. 24.1: 1-17.
[12] Ida, T. and K. Sakahira (2008) "Broadband Migration and Lock-in Effects: Mixed Logit Model Analysis of Japan's High-speed Internet Access Service," Telecommunications Policy vol. 32.9: 615-625.
[13] Ida, T. and T. Kuroda (2009) "Discrete Choice Model Analysis of Demand for Mobile Telephone Service in Japan," Empirical Economics vol.36.1: 65-80.
[14] Ida, T. and R. Goto (2009) "Simultaneous Measurement of Time and Risk Preferences: Stated Preference Discrete Choice Modeling Analysis Depending on Smoking Behavior," International Economic Review vol.50.4: 1169-1182.
[15] Goto, R., Y. Takahashi, S. Nishimura, and T. Ida (2009) "A Cohort Study to Examine Whether Time and Risk Preference Is Related to the Smoking Cessation Success," Addiction vol.104.6: 1018-1024.
[16] Ida, T. and R. Goto (2009) "Interdependency among Addictive Behaviors and Time/Risk Preferences: Discrete Choice Model Analysis of Smoking, Drinking, and Gambling," Journal of Economic Psychology vol.30.4: 608-621.
[17] Ida, T. (2010) "Anomaly, Impulsivity, and Addiction," Journal of Socio-Economics vol.39.2: 194-203.
[18] Ida, T. (2010) "Coevolution of Product Quality and Consumer Preferences," Journal of Bioeconomics vol.12.2: 101-117.
[19] Watanabe, N., R. Nakajima, and T. Ida (2010) "Quality-Adjusted Prices of Japanese Mobile Phone Handsets and Carriers' Strategies," Review of Industrial Organization vol.36.4: 391-412.
[20] Ida, T. and K. Sakahira (2010) "Estimating Interdependencies between Japan's Broadband and Mobile Phone Subscriptions," Empirical Economics Letters vol.9.11: 1009-1016.
[21] Ida, T., R. Goto, Y. Takahashi, and S. Nishimura (2011) "Can Economic-Psychological Parameters Predict Successful Smoking Cessation?," Journal of Socio-Economics vol.40.3: 285-295.
[22] Goto, R., Y. Takahashi, and T. Ida (2011) "Changes of Smokers' Attitudes to Intended Cessation Attempts in Japan," Value in Health vol.14.5: 785-791..
[23] Ida, T. and T. Kuroda (2011) "Optimum Pricing Strategy for Fixed-line Internet and Mobile Phone Services: A Two-sided Market Approach," Empirical Economics Letters vol.10.8.
[24] Ida, T. (2012) "Beyond Mobile Number Portability: Measuring Consumer Preferences for Service Portability in Japan's Mobile Phone Market," Applied Economics vol.44.26: 3357-3369.
[25] Ida, T. and K. Ogawa " Measuring the Inequality Aversion Rate, the Social Discount Rate, and the Time Discount Rate Using a Hypothetical Dictator Game," International Journal of Social Economics (in press).

Book Chapter Articles (written in English):
[1] Ida, T. and M. Ueda (2002) "The Interconnection and Pricing of the Internet," M. Kagami and M. Tsuji (eds.), Digital Divide or Digital Jump: Beyond IT Revolution, IDE-JETRO: 168-190.
[2] Ida, T. and M. Ueda (2004) "The Interconnection and Pricing of the Internet," M. Kagami, M. Tsuji, and E. Giovannetti (eds.), Information Technology Policy and the Digital Divide, Edwards Elgar: 282-302 (Reprint of [2]).
[3] Ida, T. (2006) "The Broadband Market in Japan," R. Taplin and M. Wakui (eds.), Japanese Telecommunications Market and Policy in Transition, Routledge: 37-64.
[4] Ida, T. (2006) "Broadband, Information Society, and National System in Japan," M. Fransman (ed.), Global Broadband Battles, Stanford University Press: 65-86.

Other Academic Articles (written in English):
[1] Ida, T. (2000)"Dynamic Model of Health Investment: Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of the Influence of Risks over Time and Age on Medical Expenditure," Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management vol. 5.3: 2069-2075.
[2] Ida, T. (2002) "Price Discrimination and Universal Service," Kyoto University Economic Review vol.150/151: 43-64.
[3] Ida, T. and T. Kuroda (2005) "Demands for Broadband Access to Internet: A Lesson from Japan," Proceedings at European Communications Policy Research (EURO CPR) 2005.
[4] Ida, T. and M. Sato (2007) "Conjoint Analysis of Consumer Preferences for Broadband Services in Japan," Kyoto Economic Review vol.75.2: 115-126.
[5] Ida, T. and T. Kuroda (2010) "Considering Fixed-Mobile Convergence Service as a Two-Sided Market," Proceedings at The 18th Biennial Conference of the International Telecommunications.

Papers under Review (written in English):
[1] Ida, T. " Impatience and Immediacy: A Quasi-Hyperbolic Discounting Approach to Smoking Behavior," Submitted (1st Round).
[2] Pilar Baquero Forero, M.d., T. Kuroda , and T. Ida "Cultural Determinants of Countries Management Efficiency: A Random Coefficients Stochastic Frontier Approach," Submitted (1st Round).
[3] Ogawa, K. and T. Ida " Power of Individual Characteristics in Hypothetical Dictator Game Experiments," Submitted (2nd Round).
[4] Ida, T., K. Murakami, and M. Tanaka "Keys to Smart Home Diffusion: A Stated Preference Analysis of Smart Meters, Photovoltaic Generation, and Electric/Hybrid Vehicles" Submitted (1st Round).

Discussion Papers (written in English):
[1] Ida, T. (1997) "Evolutionary Stability of System Compatibility," Kyoto University, Institute of Economic Research, Center for the Study of Complex Economic Systems, Discussion Paper No.A-1
[2] Ida, T. (2002) "Regulatory Reform of Japan’s Electric Power Industry: Economies of Scale-and　Scope and Yardstick Competition," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, Working Paper No. 57, with T. Kuwahara.
[3] Ida, T. and S. Asai (2002) "On the Regional Gap of the Japanese Local Telecommunications," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, Working Paper No. 58.
[4] Ida, T. and M. Suda (2002) "The Cost Structure of the Japanese Railway Industry: The Economies of Scale and Scope and the Regional Gap of the Japan Railway after the Privatization," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, Working Paper No. 59.
[5] Ida, T. (2002) "Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of the Influences of Risks over Time and with Age on Medical Expenditures: Evidence from the Japanese One-Person Households," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, Working Paper No. 60.
[6] Ida, T. (2003) "On the Coevolution of the Product Quality and the Consumer Preference," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, Working Paper No. 66.
[7] Ida, T. (2003) "Analysis of Internet Topology with Three-Components Model," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, Working Paper No. 67.
[8] Ida, T. (2004) "Bottleneck Monopolies and Network Externalities in Network Industries: Introduction to Network Economics," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, COE21 Discussion Paper No. 15.
[9] Ida, T. and M. Sato (2004) "Conjoint Analysis of Consumer Preferences for Broadband Services in Japan," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, COE21 Discussion Paper No. 32.
[10] Ida, T. and T. Kuroda (2004)"Discrete Choice Analysis of Demand for Broadband in Japan," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, COE21 Discussion Paper No. 37.
[11] Ida, T. (2004) "The Broadband Market in Japan," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, COE21 Discussion Paper No. 49.
[12] Ida, T. and M. Anbashi (2004) "Analysis of Vertical Separation of Regulator under Adverse Selection," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, COE21 Discussion Paper No. 50.
[13] Ida, T., E. Itoh and S. Kinoshita (2004) "Post-regulatory Reform Productivity Gains in Japan's Electricity Industry," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, COE21 Discussion Paper No. 51.
[14] Ida, T. and T. Kuroda (2005) "Discrete Choice Model Analysis of for Mobile Telephone Demand in Japan," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, COE21 Discussion Paper No.90.
[15] Ida, T., S. Kinoshita, M. Sato (2005) "Conjoint Analysis of Demand for IP Telephony: A Case in Japan," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, COE21 Discussion Paper No.91.
[16] Ida, T. and Y. Horiguchi (2006) "Consumer Benefits of Public Services over FTTH in Japan: Comparative Analysis of Provincial and Urban Areas by Using Discrete Choice Experiment," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, COE21 Discussion Paper No.112.
[17] Ida, T. and R. Goto (2006) "Simultaneous Measurement of Time and Risk Preferences: Stated Preference Discrete Choice Modeling Analysis Depending on Smoking Behavior," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, COE21 Discussion Paper No.113.
[18] Goto, R., S. Nishimura, and T. Ida (2006) "Discrete Choice Experiment of Smoking Cessation Behaviour in Japan," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, COE21 Discussion Paper No.115.
[19] Ida, T. and K. Sakahira (2007) "Broadband Migration and Lock-in Effects: Mixed Logit Model Analysis of Japan's High-speed Internet Access Service," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, COE21 Discussion Paper No.120.
[20] Ida, T. and K. Sakahira (2007) "Fixed-mobile Convergence and Lock-in Effects: Mixed Logit Model Analysis of Japan's Broadband and Mobile Phone," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, COE21 Discussion Paper No.136.
[21] Ida, T. and R. Goto (2007) "Interdependency among Addictive Behaviors and Time/Risk Preferences: Discrete Choice Model Analysis of Smoking, Drinking, and Gambling," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, COE21 Discussion Paper No.138.
[22] Ida, T. (2008) "Horizontal Merger Entailing Efficiency Gain:Merger Remedy, Asymmetric Information, and Incomplete Enforcement," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, COE21 Discussion Paper No.152.
[23] Ida, T., R. Goto, Y. Takahashi, and S. Nishimura (2008) "Can economic-psychological parameters predict successful smoking cessation?," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, Working Paper No. 96.
[24] Ida, T. (2008) "Consumer preferences for service portability in Japan's mobile phone market," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, Working Paper No. 97.
[25] Goto, R., Y. Takahashi, S. Nishimura, and T. Ida (2008) "Time and risk preference parameters and the success of smoking cessation," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, Working Paper No. 98.
[26] Ida, T. (2008) "Anomaly, Impulsivity, and Addiction," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, Working Paper No. 100.
[27] Watanabe, N., R. Nakajima, and T. Ida (2009) "Quality-Adjusted Prices of Mobile Phone Handsets and Careers' Product Strategies: The Japanese Case," Department of Social Systems and Management Discussion Paper Series No. 1224.
[28] Ida, T. (2009) " Can Economic-Psychological Parameters Account for Smoking Status? Time Preference, Risk Aversion, and Anomaly," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, Working Paper No. 107.
[29] Ida, T. and T. Kuroda (2009) "Considering Fixed-Mobile Convergence Service as a Two-Sided Market," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, Working Paper No. 109.
[30] Goto, R., Y. Takahashi, and T. Ida (2010) "Attitudes towards Tobacco Control Policy and Changes in Cessation Attempts in Japan," Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, Working Paper No. 116.
[31] Pilar Baquero Forero, M.d., T. Kuroda , and T. Ida “Cultural Determinants of Countries Management Efficiency: A Random Coefficients Stochastic Frontier Approach,” Project Center, Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, Working Paper.
[32] Ida, T. and K. Ogawa "Measuring the Inequality Aversion Rate, the Social Discount Rate, and the Time Discount Rate Using a Hypothetical Dictator Game," Project Center, Graduate School of Economics, Kyoto University, Working Paper.

Other Publications (written in Japanese):
- 6 Books
[1] Ida, T. (1997) Economics of Uncertainty and Decision Making, Nihon Hyoron Sya: Tokyo.
[2] Ida, T. (2001) Network Economics, Nihon Hyoron Sya: Tokyo.
[3] Ida, T. (2007) Broadband Economics, Nihon Keizai Shinbunsya: Tokyo.
[4] Ida, T., R. Goto, and S. Nishimura (2009) Behavioral Health Economics, Nihon Hyoron Sya: Tokyo.
[5] Ida, T. (2010) Challenging Behavioral Economics, Chuo Koron Sya: Tokyo.
[6] Ida, T. (2011) Economics of Next Generation Internet, Iwanami Shinsyo: Tokyo.
- 11 chapter papers
- 24 Refereed articles
- 22 Other academic articles
- 61 General articles, as of March 2009.

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