Koji YAMAMOTO

Koji YAMAMOTO is an Associate Professor in the Department of ECON at The University of Tokyo. His research focuses on Business History, Early Modern Britain, Corporate Social Responsibility before the Industrial Revolution, and Financial Bubbles. Notably, he has examined the South Sea Bubble of 1720 and explored stereotypes in early modern England. His publications include books and articles on CSR, financial crises, and the history of economic thought. YAMAMOTO's work contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on enterprise and society, with a particular emphasis on historical and social psychological intersections.

Koji Yamamoto is a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow specializing in early modern history, economic history, and the history of science and technology. His research explores the intersections of capitalism, public service, and distrust in early modern England, with a focus on financial innovation, stereotyping, and the role of projectors in shaping economic and social structures. Yamamoto's work examines how historical contexts influenced the development of financial systems and the cultural narratives surrounding economic behavior. His publications include studies on the South Sea Bubble, the Hartlib Circle, and the financial revolution, highlighting the complex relationship between economic theory, social psychology, and political economy.