Faculty Introduction

Miyuki Takahashi

Miyuki
Takahashi

Professor

Miyuki Takahashi

Profile

Position
Professor
Affiliated Academic Society
  • The Japanese Society of Socio-Economic History
  • The Population Association of Japan
Final Educational Background
Completed the Doctoral Program in Economic History and Regional Economics, Graduate School of Economics, Hitotsubashi University
Academic Degree
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

Research

Specialization/Research Field
  • Japanese Economic History
  • Historical Demography
Research Theme
  • How Did Population and Family in Urban, Small Town and Rural Areas Move Economically in History?
  • The Working Conditions of Women in the Edo Period and the Situation of Childbirth and Child-Rearing
  • Changes in Work-Life Balance in History
  • How horses and cattle were used in Pre-modern Japanese Society?

Detailed Information

Research Achievements
https://gyouseki.ris.ac.jp/riuhp/KgApp?resId=S000277&Language=2
Main Courses Taught
Japanese Economic History, Basic Economic History, Econmoic History, Special Studies in Japanese Economic History, Special Research in Japanese Economic History
Recommendation of Books for Students
  • ジャレド・ダイアモンド『危機と人類』
  • レイチェル・カーソン『沈黙の春』
  • 石橋湛山『湛山回想』
Message for Students
During your university years, find something you can confidently say ‘I devoted myself to this’. The time as a student is precious and can be spent freely. If you’re not careful, time will fly by. Read lots of books. Have a dream and strive to achieve it. Effort will surely be rewarded.