[Department Talk] Shusaku Sasaki (Osaka University) – Mind the Gap: Finding Research Questions between AcademicResearch and Real-World Implementation

Dear all,

We’re excited to have Shusaku Sasaki give a talk in our department this Saturday!

Shusaku is an Associate Professor at Osaka University and the President of the Association of Behavioral Economics and Finance (Japan).

He has conducted many fascinating field experiments, particularly in charitable giving and prosocial behavior. His research has been published in leading economics journals, including Econometrica and the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization (JEBO).

Beyond his academic publications, Shusaku has extensive hands-on experience conducting field experiments and bridging the gap between academic research and real-world applications. In this talk, he’ll share his experiences and insights on how to develop research questions from real-world challenges and turn practical experiences into academic research.

Talk Title:
Mind the Gap: Finding Research Questions between Academic Research and Real-World Implementation

Time: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1:30–3:00 PM
Location: Social Sciences Building, Room 306

Important Note Regarding the Typhoon:
Due to the approaching typhoon, Shusaku may be unable to travel to Taiwan, or work and classes may be suspended on Saturday. If either happens, the talk will be held online via Google Meet instead.

Google Meet Link:
https://meet.google.com/fkg-sokx-xdf

If you’re interested in attending, please feel free to contact me at josiechen@ntu.edu.tw.

We hope to see you there!