An economic investigation of Japanese distribution systems in light of the development of information and communications technology

在本研究项目中，通过构建描述日本分销系统的经济模型，主要获得了以下三个结果。首先，我研究了一般制造商选择理想分销渠道的问题，确定了制造商应该垂直整合零售商的经济环境，制造商应该采用直接渠道的经济环境。其次，我研究了转移价格的作用，它可以被看作是一个分工企业的批发价格，揭示了企业在特定的经济环境中应该使用哪种类型的转移价格。最后，参考国际分配系统，我确定了应该允许平行贸易提高社会福利的经济环境。这些研究结果已在国际学术期刊上发表，并在国际学术会议上发表。

In this research project, the following three results have mainly been achieved by constructing economic models that describe the Japanese distribution systems. Firstly, I investigate the problem concerning the choice of desirable distribution channels for a general manufacturer, identifying the economic environment where the manufacturer should vertically integrate a retailer, that where the manufacturer should employ a direct channel. Secondly, I examine the role of a transfer price, which can be regarded as a wholesale price in a divisionalized firm, revealing which type of transfer prices the firm should use in a specific economic environment. Finally, with reference to international distribution systems, I identify the economic environment where parallel trade should be permitted to enhance social welfare. These results have been published in international academic journals and presented at international academic conferences.