Fukuda Tokuzo and Industrial Relation Studies in Japan

Abstract

It is well known that Fukuda Tokuzo was a founder of economics and a pioneer of social policy studies in Japan. The Fukuda Tokuzo Works Collection （21volumes） is being published, enabling us to recognize the greatness of Fukuda by examining these works. In our paper, we aim to explore the social policy theories and thoughts on Fukuda and to derive useful messages for contemporary society through understanding his academic insights.

In 2020, the Japan Association for Social Policy Studies will celebrate its 70th anniversary following its reconstructing in 1950. It seems to be worthwhile referring to Fukuda as a prewar academic giant. In this vein, there are many lessons to be learned from his collected works.