Seminars & Events
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[Accepting] [International Symposium]The Trilemma of Decarbonization Development in the Asia-Pacific: A Policy Dialogue toward Integrated Solutions for Environment, Economy, and Equity This symposium focuses on the emerging ‘trilemma’ among environmental sustainability, economic growth, and social equity in the process of decarbonization in the Asia-Pacific region. While countries are strengthening climate actions, they simultaneously face challenges related to industrial competitiveness, employment, and equitable energy access. This event aims to analyze these complex trade-offs from policy, institutional, and technological perspectives through collaboration between Japan and Global South countries. ... International Symposium Event Date：2026.08.10 -
[Accepting] Ms Jinjing Chen (University of Melbourne): Who Anticipates? Policy Leakage and Regulatory Arbitrage in Vehicle Markets We study anticipatory behavior by firms and households in vehicle markets. Using administrative data from Sweden on vehicle registrations linked to individual and firm characteristics, we document that the early announcement of Sweden’s 2018 feebate policy caused anticipatory vehicle adoption. To avoid the forthcoming higher road taxes, households and firms systematically brought forward the adoption of more emissions-intensive vehicles, resulting in a dirtier vehicle fleet ahead of implementation. Anticipatory adoption is most pronounced among those for whom acting early is easiest or adaptin... APL Event Date：2026.07.16