Saturday, 15th December 9:20-10:00 Opening Address　Toyoki Kozai, President, Chiba University Keynote Speech　Eiichi Akimoto, Chiba University 10:00-13:50 Session 1: Historical Implications of the New Economy in American Economic History "America's New Economy in Historical Perspective" Hugh Rockoff, Rutgers University "Historical Origins of the New American Economy" Gavin Wright, Stanford University 12:00-13:10 Lunch 13:10-13:50 Discussion 14:00-18:00 Session 2: The Role of IT Industries in the New Economy "A Production Function for the IT Economy" Yuzo Kumasaka, IT Economy Advisors, Inc. New York "Japan's Economic Growth and Information Network Industries" Akihiko Shinozaki, Kyushu University "IT Industry in India: Past Performance and Challenges Ahead" K. J. Joseph, Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram 17:00-18:00 Discussions for Sessions 1 and 2 18:30-20:30 Party at Keyaki-Kaikan (University Hall)