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LSE – Hitotsubashi Lecture Series was held

The LSE – Hitotsubashi Lecture Series was held at Hitotsubashi Hall on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. The series started in 2012 to further strengthen the relationship with the London School of Economics, which is one of the top social science universities in the world, and the series marked its third year this time. Janet Hunter, Saji Professor of Economic History at LSE, and a recent recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, gave a lecture entitled “Does Culture Matter? Embeddedness, divergence and long term economic development” before researchers, students and alumni of both universities.

On the day, some 40 people attended and Professor Hunter gave her lecture following an opening address by Professor Ryo Oshiba, Board Member and Executive Vice President. Professor Hunter discussed Asian and Western economies from the viewpoint of how culture can be an important factor in promoting economic growth. Professor Hitoshi Aoki, Dean of the Graduate School of Law, then made comments regarding the importance of culture in the field of comparative law, thus introducing another perspective. With a lively Q & A session following, the lecture was a great success.

Photo: Professor Hunter giving her lecture
Professor Hunter giving her lecture
Photo: Professor Aoki, Dean of the Graduate School of Law making comments
Professor Aoki, Dean of the Graduate School of Law making comments
Photo: Professor Koichi Tadenuma of the Graduate School of Economics asking Professor Hunter questions (Q & A session)
Professor Koichi Tadenuma of the Graduate School of Economics asking Professor Hunter questions (Q & A session)
Photo: Professor Hunter with professors of Hitotsubashi University
Professor Hunter with professors of Hitotsubashi University

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