The Japanese Personnel Inquiry Records (PIR): Elite, Adoption, Family Composition in the 1900s
Hiroshi Kumanomido,
Suguru Otani and
Yutaro Takayasu
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This paper introduces a newly constructed individual-level dataset of prewar Japanese elites using the "Who's Who" directories published in 1903-1939. Covering approximately the top 0.1% of the population, the dataset contains rich information on social origin, education, occupation, and family structure. By reconstructing intergenerational links and family networks, we provide descriptive evidence on elite formation and persistence across geography, social groups, and education during institutional transitions. The dataset provides a foundational empirical resource for studying elite reproduction, intergenerational and intergroup mobility, and institutional development during Japan's transition to a modern society.
Date: 2025-04, Revised 2025-07
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