MRI introduced Japan to the function of "Think Tank" and led the way to Information Society.
Conceiving policy proposals from a global perspective
"Japanese corporations on the global stage - growth opportunities and risks"
- research jointly undertaken with think tanks in Europe and North America.
Performing research that applies econometric methodologies
Development of a supply-demand model of the world food situation.
Development of a supply-demand model for global marine cargo and shipping.
Taking the lead in structural analysis calculations using advanced hardware and software
Introduction and utilization of the NASTRAN (finite element analysis program for structural analysis) originally developed for NASA.
Providing Japanese entities with scientific, technical information in US as an authorized agent
Signing the distributor agreement with NTIS (National Technical Information Service) to disseminate US government-funded scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information into Japan.
Pioneering work on environmental issues
Building of a framework for environmental assessment
(participation in foundation of JEAS <Japan Environmental Assessment Society>).
