The 8th APEF International Conference on "Economic Integration in Asia: Global Financial Crisis and Beyond"
November 28-29, 2009
The Eighth Asia Pacific Economic Forum (APEF) international conference took place November 28-29 at the Keio University Mita Campus. The conference was sponsored by the Keio University/Kyoto University Joint Global COE program, and Keio University Faculty of Economics Professor Fukunari Kimura served as the conference host. APEF is an international economics group formed in May 2001 for the purposes of academic exchange regarding development, growth, regional integration and international economic relations in the APEC countries, with a focus on East Asia, ASEAN, and Oceania.
At this year’s conference, scholars of various ages from South Korea, Australia, China, Iran and the United States presented their research findings on the theme “Economic Integration in Asia: Global Financial Crisis and Beyond.” From our Global COE International Development Department, Keio University Faculty of Business and Commerce Professor Mitsuyo Ando and Keio University Faculty of Economics Assistant Professor Ayako Obashi presented the following papers as empirical analytical findings on international production networks: Mitsuyo Ando and Fukunari Kimura: “International Production/Distribution Networks in East Asia and Domestic Operations: Evidence from Japanese Firms,” and Ayako Obashi: “Stability of International Production Networks: Is East Asia Special?” The main APEF members were among old friends, and in a relaxed atmosphere shared a meaningful meeting in thorough discussions of each other’s research finding.
