Yale University Professor Yusuke Narita Biography

Yusuke Narita (born in 1985) is a 37-year-old associate professor of economics at Yale University in the United States who argues that the only solution to Japan’s rapidly aging population is for the elderly to commit suicide, aka Seppuku.

This remark caused significant controversy, and he criticized the media for taking it out of context.

Back in 2021, during an online streaming news program, Narita Yusuke stated that the only solution to Japan’s aging and declining birth rate is the mass Seppuku suicide by the elderly. FYI, Narita is known to stir controversies.

He has repeatedly written and talked about being a radical thinker who believes that the true nature of things lies in things that are considered taboo by the world. Well, it’s also true that taboos are a world where deception, hypocrisy, and double standards are swirling. He is famous among the Japanese youth, stressed due to the country’s declining economic growth.

From Where is Yusuke Narita?

In 1985, Yusuke Narita (age 37) was born in Tokyo, Japan. According to sources, in childhood, Narita suffered from a sleep disorder which is why he could not attend middle and elementary school but graduated from Azabu Junior High School.

In 2004 his mother suffered from a subarachnoid hemorrhage, causing several month-long unconsciousness. In 2005, Narita joined the University of Tokyo and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics in 2009. He kept studying at UoT and gained a Master’s degree.

Yusuke Narita’s Career

Following college, Narita joined Virtual Center for Advanced Studies in Institution (VCASI) as a research assistant. In 2016, he received a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

That same year, he became an Assistant Professor of Economics at Yale University. Meanwhile, he also served at Jinchi Co., Ltd as CEO (Chief Executive Officer). Over the years, he published numerous papers on machine learning, applied math, and artificial intelligence.

His CV shows his association as Affiliate Faculty which reputed institutions like the University of Chicago, RIETI (Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry), Columbia University, and The Council on East Asian Studies at Yale University. He was also a visiting assistant professor at Stanford University.

Although Yusuke maintains a radical approach to solving Japan’s birth rate problem, it cannot be ignored that he has done remarkable work in various fields of study.

Who is Yusuke Narita’s Wife?

Narita is a happily married man. His wife stays away from the camera, which is why not many people know about her, but our team has learned that Mrs. Narita works in the film industry. Our sources confirmed that Yusuke’s better half worked as a distributor for the famous Korean movie “Parasite.”

Yusuke also maintains his wife’s privacy by not revealing much about her. If you want to connect with this Japanese economist, then follow him on Twitter (@narita_yusuke).

Yusuke Narita Q&A

Ques: How old is Yusuke Narita?

Ans: 37 (as of 2022).

Ques: What is Yusuke Narita’s nationality?

Ans: Japanese.

Ques: Is Yusuke Narita married?

Ans: Yes.

Ques: Who is Yusuke Narita’s brother?

Ans: Shuzo Narita.