We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Takatoshi Ito, a distinguished economist. He served as an editorial advisor to the Asian Economic Journal and was a frequent contributor to the EAEA Conventions as a keynote speaker and in other capacities. After earning his Ph.D. from Harvard University, he taught at the University of Minnesota, Hitotsubashi University, the University of Tokyo, and Columbia University. He also served as Senior Advisor in the Research Department of the International Monetary Fund and as Deputy Vice Minister for International Affairs at Japan’s Ministry of Finance. Professor Ito’s research spanned a wide range of fields, including macroeconomics, monetary economics, and international finance. He was the author of The Japanese Economy and numerous other books and refereed journal articles. He will be remembered for his warmth, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to research and to nurturing the next generation of scholars and policymakers. His loss is felt profoundly, but his legacy of scholarship and kindness will endure. 10/2/2025
The East Asian Economic Association (EAEA) was established in 1987 as the first international academic organization to focus on the economics of East Asia, comprising Northeast and Southeast Asia. The Association has since expanded and encompasses south Asia as defined by the SAARC countries. Members from all around the world are most welcome to join.
The core activities of the EAEA include publishing a quarterly journal, the Asian Economic Journal, and holding international conventions. This website provides links to information about the EAEA, its international conventions, and the Asian Economic Journal.
The 20th International Convention will be hosted by Ateneo de Manila University on Nov 8-9, 2025.
The Convention venue will be the Makati Shangri-La, in Manila. Only a 20 min taxi ride from the airport.
The General Call fo Abstracts has been CLOSED. Thank you for all your abstracts!
For details of the Convention, please go HERE
** We are still accepting Abstracts from Scholars from “IDA Borrowing Countries” in the East Asia and the Pacific. Six of these scholars will be selected and received funding from the World Bank (EAP regional office) to attend. See this limited Call for Abstracts HERE. Deadline July 31, 2025.
The theme of the Convention is: “Navigating Economic Transitions: Inclusion, Innovation and Resilience in Asia”
Call for Papers HERE (note: the general deadline has CLOSED)
Guest speakers include: Danny Quah, Jong-Wha Lee and Jomo Kwame Sundaram
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