Working Paper

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Impact of changes in the distribution of household types on residential energy consumption in Spain, 2006-2023. (Joint with Ramos-Martin, J., UAB)
 

Living Smaller, Consuming More? The Energy Implications of Aging and Shrinking Households in Spain. (Joint with Ramos-Martin, J., UAB)
 

Home Time and Household Cooking: Evidence from Japanese Couples during the COVID-19 Pandemic (Joint with Otsuki, T., Osaka University)

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Environmental Policy Analysis

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Book Edited

 

Arimura, T.H. and Matsumoto, S. (Ed.) (2020) Carbon Pricing in Japan. Springer. Open Access. 環境経済政策学会　論壇賞受賞　2021年
 

Matsumoto, S. (Ed.) (2015) Environmental Subsidies as a Policy Instrument: How did they work in the Japanese market? Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group

青山学院　学術賞受賞　2018年

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有村俊秀、片山東、松本茂 編著 (2017) 環境経済学のフロンティア. 日本評論社編者　

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Dictionary (Served as an editorial board member)

 

Dictionary of Environmental Economics and Policy Studies. 2018. Maruzen Publishing.

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Journal Articles

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Matsumoto, S. 2025. How Do Japanese Households Juggle Energy Sources? A Deep Dive into Price Responses. Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy. In Press. (Taylor & Francis)

Hoang, V., Matsumoto, S., and Silvennoinen, A. 2025. Energy-Saving Champions and Electricity Consumption: Analysis of Japanese Families. Energy Research & Social Science. In Press. (Elsevier)

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Wang, J. and Matsumoto, S. 2025. Heating system selection and energy price sensitivity. Energy Policy Vol. 207: 114827. (Elsevier)

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Matsumoto, S. 2025. Exploring economies of scale in household energy consumption across seasons and uses. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy Vol. 15 No. 6: 495–504. (EconJournals)

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Matsumoto, S. and Otuski, T. 2024. How did Japanese households change their food purchasing behavior at the initial period of the COVID-19 outbreak? Cogent Economics & Finance Vol. 12 No. 1: 2404709. (Taylor & Francis)

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Matsumoto, S., Hoang, V.N., and Wilson C. Covid-19 lockdown, gender and income dynamics in household energy consumption: evidence from Japan. Empirical Economics Vol. 67: 1473–1496. (Springer)

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Inoue, N., Matsumoto, S., and Mayumi, K. 2024. Residential energy consumption by Japan’s super-aging society: visioning a more sustainable future up to 2040. Population and Environment Vol. 46 No. 12. (Springer)

Yang, X. and Matsumoto, S. 2023. To use or not to use, that is the question: Income and substitution effects in the feed-in tariff system for solar-generated electricity. Japan and the World Economy Vol. 68: 101211. (Elsevier)

Matsumoto, S. 2023. The effects of carbon taxes on the welfare of households using multiple energy sources. Energy Economics Vol. 126: 106924. (Elsevier)
 

Matsumoto, S. (2023) The effects of carbon taxes on the welfare of households using multiple energy sources. Energy Economics, Vol.126,  Online first. (Elsevier)

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Matsumoto, S. and Sugeta, H. (2022) Efficiency investment and curtailment action. Environmental and Resource Economics, Vol. 83, pp. 759-789. (Springer) 

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Matsumoto, S. (2022) How much difference does household energy source selection make in winter CO2 emissions? Frontiers in Climate, section Climate and Economics. Volume 4 (Frontiers) (Open Access Journal)

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Matsumoto, S. (2022) How will a carbon tax affect household energy source combination? Energy Strategy Reviews, Vol.40, Online first. (Elsevier)

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Inoue, N., Matsumoto, S., Mayumi, K. (2021) Household energy consumption pattern changes in an aging society: The case of Japan between 1989 and 2014 in retrospect.

International Journal of Economic Policy Studies, 16, pp.67-83. (Springer)

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Wang, J. and Matsumoto, S. (2021) Can subsidy programs lead customers to select “greener” products?: Evidence from the Eco-car program in Japan. Research in Transportation Economics, Vol.91, Online first. (Elsevier)

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松本茂 (2021) 段階料金制度下での家計の電力需要の価格弾力性. 環境科学会誌, 35 巻 1 号 pp.10-18. (Open Access Journal)

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Wang, J. and Matsumoto, S. (2021) An economic model of home appliance replacement: Application to refrigerator replacement among Japanese households, Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, Vol.24, pp.29-48. (Elsevier)

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Onuma, H., Matsumoto, S., and Arimura, T.H. (2020) How much electricity is actually saved by the replacement with Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs)? Economic Analysis and Policy, Vol.68, pp.224-238. (Elsevier)

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Matsumoto, S. and Onuma, H. (2020) Measuring household ability to adopt new technology: The case of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol.277, Online first. (Elsevier)

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Matsumoto, S. (2019) Daily habits and energy consumption: Go to bed earlier for environmental protection. European Journal of Sustainable Development, Special Issue, Vol.8, Issue 4. (Open Access Journal)

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Wang, J., Sugino, M., and Matsumoto, S. (2019) Determinants of household energy efficiency investment: Analysis of refrigerator purchasing behavior. International Journal of Economic Policy Studies, Vol.13, No.2, pp.389-402. (Springer)

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Inoue, N. and Matsumoto, S. (2018) An examination of losses in energy savings after the Japanese Top Runner Program? Energy Policy, Vol.124, pp.312-319. (Elsevier)

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Matsumoto, S. and Iwata, K. (2017) Do environmental rebates affect the replacement of durable products? An analysis of vehicle ownership duration in Japan. Economic Analysis and Policy, Vol.61, pp.64–72. (Elsevier)

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Matsumoto, S. (2017) Consumer Valuation of Energy-Saving Features of Residential Air Conditioners with Hedonic and Choice Models. Empirical Economics, Vol.55, pp.1779-1806. (Springer)

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阿部達也, 松本茂, 岩田和之. (2017) 大都市圏と地方部の自動車のリバウンド効果 -家計調査を用いた実証分析-. 環境科学会誌, 30巻, 3号, pp. 203-214. (Open Access Journal)

環境科学会論文賞 受賞論文

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Matsumoto, S. and Omata, Y. (2017) Consumer Valuations of Energy Efficiency Investments: The case of Vietnam's Air Conditioner Market. Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol.142, pp.4001–4010. (Elsevier)

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Matsumoto, S. (2016) Electric Appliance Ownership and Usage: Application of Conditional Demand Analysis to Japanese Household Data. Energy Policy, Vol.94, pp.214–223. (Elsevier)

Iwata, K. and Matsumoto, S. (2016) Use of hybrid vehicles in Japan: An analysis of used car market data. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, Vol.46, pp.200–206. (Elsevier)

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Matsumoto, S. (2016) Household Income Structure and Electrical Appliance Ownership: Evidence from Japanese National Household Survey. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Vol.6, No.1., pp.14-19. (Open Access Journal)

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森田稔, 松本茂, 田崎智宏. (2014) 省エネリベートプログラムの主観的割引率への影響: ヘドニック価格法による家電エコポイント制度の評価. 環境経済・政策研究 Vol.7, No.2, pp.24-36. (In Japanese)
 

Arikawa, H., Cao, Y. and Matsumoto, S. (2014) Attitudes about Nuclear Power and Energy-Saving Behavior among Japanese Households. Energy Research & Social Science, Vol.2, pp.12–20. (Elsevier)

Matsumoto, S. and Ishii, T. (2013) Order of Occupancy in the Settlement of Pollution Disputes. Environmental Economics and Policy Studies, Vol.15, No.3, pp.329-341.  (Springer)

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Arikawa, H., Cao, Y. and Matsumoto, S. (2013) Japanese Acceptance of Nuclear and Radiation Technologies after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster. Review of Integrative Business and Economics Research, Vol.2, No.1 pp.503-510. (Open Access Journal)

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Matsumoto, S. (2011) A Duration Analysis on Environmental Alternative Dispute Resolution. Ecological Economics, Vol.70, No.4 pp.659-666. (Elsevier)

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Sugeta, H. and Matsumoto, S. (2007) Upstream and Downstream Pollution Taxations in Vertically Related Markets with Imperfect Competition. Environmental & Resource Economics, Vol.38, No.3 pp. 407-432.  (Springer)

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Matsumoto, S. and Sugeta, H. (2007) Antitrust Law and Environmental Protection. Economics Bulletin, Vol.17, No.2 pp.1-10. (Open Access Journal)

Sugeta, H. and Matsumoto, S. (2005) Green Tax Reform in an Oligopolistic Industry. Environmental & Resource Economics, Vol.31, No.3 pp.253-274.  (Springer)

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Book Chapter

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松本茂 (2016) 第6章 汚染制御とインセンティブ政策. 環境政策の新地平 第二巻　汚染とリスクを制御する（大沼あゆみ・岸本充生編） 岩波書店 (In Japanese)

松本茂・横山彰 (2008) 環境対策における差別的対応 (ISBN 978-4326502998)．
横山彰・財務省財務総合政策研究所【編】 温暖化対策と経済成長の制度設計．勁草書房．東京 pp207-229（第8章）(In Japanese)

Matsumoto, S. (2004) Industry Structure and Pollution Dispute Management: Ex Ante Pollution Prevention vs. Ex Post Dispute Settlement. In: Competition, Regulation and Protection: Essays from an International Conference on Industrial Organization, Law and Economics (ISBN 960-88331-3-2). Edited by Gregory T. Papanikos, Athens Institute for Education and Research Greece, pp.183-198.

 

 

Waste Management

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Journal Article

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Matsumoto, S. (2020) Do individuals free ride on participation in environmental policies?: Personal values and waste management practices. Ecological Economics, Online first. (Elsevier)

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Matsumoto, S. (2018) Time Allocation and Recycling Activities. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management Vol.20, No.4, pp 2062–2067. (Springer)

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Levillain, A. and Matsumoto, S. (2017) Circular Economy and Waste Management: A Comparative Study between Japan and France. Waste Management & Environmental Issues (Open Access Journal: http://oajournals.clytoaccess.com/journal-waste-management-and-environmental-issues)

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Chifari, R., Lo Piano, S., Matsumoto, S., and Tasaki, T. (2017) Does recyclable separation reduce the cost of municipal waste management? Waste Management Vol.60, pp.32-41. (Elsevier)

Matsumoto, S. (2014) The Opportunity Cost of Pro-Environmental Activities: Spending Time to Promote the Environment or Earning More Money? Journal of Family and Economic Issues Vol.35, No. 1, pp.119-130. (Springer)

Matsumoto, S. (2014) Spouses' Time Allocation to Pro-environmental Activities: Who is saving the environment at home? Review of Economics of the Household Vol.12, No. 1, pp. 159-176.  (Springer)

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Matsumoto, S. and Takeuchi, K. (2011) The Effect of Community Characteristics on the Frequencies of Illegal Dumping. Environmental Economics and Policy Studies Vol.13, No.3 pp.177-193. (Springer)

Matsumoto, S. (2011) Waste Separation at Home: Is the Municipal Curbside Recycling Policy Efficient? Resources, Conservation & Recycling Vol.55, No.3 pp.325-334. (Elsevier)

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Book Chapter

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Matsumoto, S. (2014) Environmental Volunteer Activities in Local Waste Management. In Handbook on Waste Management (ISBN: 978 0 85793 685 1). Edited by Thomas C. Kinnaman and Kenji Takeuchi. Edward Elgar Publishing. Chapter 4. pp.119-146.

Matsumoto, S. (2011) Group Collection of Recyclables in Japan. In: Post-Consumer Waste Recycling and Optimal Production (ISBN 978-953-51-0632-6). Edited by Ir. Enri Damanhuri, InTech Open Access Publisher. pp. 67-78 (Chapter 4)

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Consumers’ Valuation for Food Attributes

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Book Edited

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Matsumoto, S. and Otsuki, T. (eds) 2018. Consumer Perception of Food Attributes. CRC press. (ISBN: 978-1138196841) in Press.

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Journal Article

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Matsumoto, S. and Hoang, V. (2019) Economic Loss due to Reputation Damage: A New Model and its Application for Fukushima Peaches. Journal of Agricultural Economics　Vol.71, No.2, pp.581-600. (Wiley) （共著） 2019

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Hoang, V., Iida, T., Matsumoto, S., Watanabe, N., and Wilson, C. (2016) Consumer's Comparison between Local and Imported Organic Products: A Hedonic Analysis of the Japanese Table Wine Market. Eurasian Business Review Vol.6, pp.405–415.  (Springer)

 

Matsumoto, S. (2011) Impact of Country-of-Origin Labeling on Bovine Meat Trade. Journal of Agricultural & Food Industrial Organization Vol.9: Iss.1, Article 1. (Open Access Journal)
 

Matsumoto, S. (2006) Consumers' Evaluation of GMO Segregation Program in Japan. Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics Vol.38, No.1 pp.201-211. (Cambridge University Press)

Matsumoto, S. (2004) Consumers' Responses to Front vs. Back Package GM Labels in Japan. Journal of Agricultural & Food Industrial Organization Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 5. (Open Access Journal)

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Matsumoto, S. and Yamamoto, M. (2017)

Consumer Concerns about Radioactive Contamination: Empirical Analysis of the Vegetable Wholesale Market in Kanto Region

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Human Behavior Analysis

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Journal Article

Maeda, T., Matsumoto, S. and Murata, T. (2015) Agent Heterogeneity and Facility Congestion.
Computational Economics Vol.46, No.2, pp.189-203.  (Springer)

CAO, Y., Matsumoto, S. and Murata, T. (2012) Married Women's Lifestyles in Japan : Disparities Based on the Number of Children. The Review of Socionetwork Strategies Vol.6, No.1 pp.1-14.  (Springer)

Maeda, T., Murata, T., Kotaka, D., Matsumoto, S. and Cao. Y. (2010) Social Simulation Based on Human Behavioral Data Collected by Web-Based Experimental System. Journal of Convergence Information Technology Vol.5, No.4 pp.141-151.

Matsumoto, S. and Cao, Y. (2009) Social Learning and Mother's Behavior in Facility Choice. 公共選択の研究 Vol.53, pp.44-52.

Matsumoto, S. and Cao, Y. (2008) Resolving Service Quality Uncertainty Through Word-of-Mouth Communication. The Review of Socionetwork Strategies Vol.1, No.2 pp.40-52.  (Springer)

 

Book Chapter

 

Matsumoto, S. and Cao, Y. (2010) Kindergarten as a Meeting Place for Mothers. In Kindergartens: Programs, Functions and Outcomes (ISBN: 978-1-61209-109-9). Edited by Spencer B. Thompson, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. pp.163-177 (Chapter 7)

松本茂 (2008) マルチエージェントシミュレーションによる政策分析とエージェントの相互作用 (ISBN 978-4-8115-7381-6　C1033) 村田忠彦・鵜飼康東【編著】　 政策グリッドコンピューティングとマルチエージェントシミュレーション．多賀出版．東京 pp29-44（第3章）(In Japanese)