Banri Ito

Banri Ito is an Associate Professor of Economics at Aoyama Gakuin University and a Research Associate at the Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Keio University. His research focuses on international trade and investment; trade, innovation and intellectual property rights; and protectionism and political economy. His articles have been published in edited volumes and various leading publications including China Economic Review, Economic Inquiry, Public Choice, Research Policy, Review of International Economics, and Review of World Economics.