

Specialization in Public Administration
Mitsuhiko Okamoto
Professor, Ph.D. in Political Science
Courses Taught
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Local Government Studies
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Public Policy
Research Areas
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Comparative Local Government Studies
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Direct Democracy
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Community Governance and Civic Participation
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Public Policy
Academic Specialization
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Local Autonomy: Theory and Practice
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Public Administration
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Public Policy Studies
Research Focus: Direct Democracy and Comparative Local Governance
My research explores the relationship between political participation and democracy, with a particular focus on direct democracy. I examine civic participation in local governance from the perspective of community autonomy, investigating both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. This work extends into international comparative studies of local government systems.