Law and Economics in Japanese Competition Policy

Dr. Koki Arai is a Professor of Economics at Shumei University. Prior to his current position, he was a Specialist for Economics, General Affairs Division, Economic Affairs Bureau, Japan Fair Trade Commission, Japan; and Deputy Director-General of the Competition Policy Research Center. He was also in charge of the Economic Research Office as a Director; worked on Merger and Acquisition (M&A) issues as a Senior Examiner at the M&A division of JFTC; and on international competition network issues as a Senior Policy Planner at the International Affairs Office. Prior to joining JFTC, he was an Associate Professor of Economics at the Institute of Social and Economic Research of Osaka University. Moreover, he acted as a Second Secretary and a First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in the United States. He received his B.A. from Waseda University and his Ph.D. from Osaka University.

• Framework of Japanese Antimonopoly Act.- Private monopolization.- Cartel.- Bid-rigging.- Unfair Trade Practices.- Merger and Acquisition.- Administrative Issue.