The Effect of Inbound Tourism on Consumer Prices in Japan

Author

• Serenity E. Thompson, CUNY Hunter CollegeFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-1-2026

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Economics

First Advisor

Temisan Agbeyegbe

Second Advisor

Matthew Baker

Academic Program Adviser

Matthew Baker

Abstract

This paper uses monthly prefectural data to estimate the effect of inbound tourism on Japan’s consumer prices. Results indicate that a 10% increase in foreign overnight stays is associated with a 0.01% increase in capital city prices. The paper discusses localized dual pricing as a response to these price pressures.

Recommended Citation

Thompson, Serenity E., "The Effect of Inbound Tourism on Consumer Prices in Japan" (2026). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/1473