Matsumoto Seminar

This website provides information about Matsumoto Seminar at Faculty of Economics, Keio University.

General Information

Our seminar studies international finance and macroeconomics broadly defined. Specific topics include, but are not limited to, exchange rates and capital flows, international trade, monetary policy and inflation, fiscal policy and public debt, and economic growth.

As of October 2025, 17 students are enrolled: 3 Type A/B, 11 PEARL, 1 Business and Commerce, 1 Law, and 1 double-degree students.

Activities

Link to the Activities page.

Admission

We accept students from Type A/B, PEARL, double-degree, and other departments of Keio University.

• Our admission schedule follows the schedule determined by the Kei-Zemi committee managed by students.

• Seminar member selection is based on (1) entry sheet, (2) transcript, and (3) individual interview.

• English speaking skills are judged through an interview.

Faculty Advisor

Hidehiko Matsumoto

• Associate professor at Faculty of Economics, Keio University since April 2024.

• Specialization: International finance and macroeconomics.
  You can find information about my research at my personal website.

• Work experience at NHK (8 years), Bank of Japan (2 years), and GRIPS (3.5 years).

• Please direct any questions about our seminar to h-matsumoto@keio.jp.