Dr. Ito Peng

Biography

Professor Peng has taught at the London School of Economics, Hokuei Gakuen University, and Kwansei Gakuin University in Japan. Currently, he is a Professor and a Canada Research Chair in Global Social Policy at the University of Toronto. His research interests focus on various aspects of comparative political economy, including the comparative welfare states, labor market dynamics, family structures, and migration policies, particularly in the context of East Asia and Europe. His selected publications include analyses of labor market dualization and social care reforms, highlighting the implications for workers and policy structures in countries like Japan and South Korea. Professor Peng's contributions to the field are widely recognized, and he collaborates with various scholars to explore the interconnections between social policy, political regimes, and economic transformations in postindustrial societies.

Research Interests