Course title
00125500
Macroeconomics

 nagahara toru Click to show questionnaire result at 2018
Course description
The purpose of this course is to help students master macroeconomic theories that are necessary in thinking about economic problems. This course introduces the Keynesian economics and new-classical economics that are elementary for economics, and the macro-dynamic theory for advanced students.
Purpose of class
Students are expected to acquire macroeconoic theories, and analyze Japan's economy by using them.
Goals and objectives
  1. Obtain macroeconomic theories.
  2. Understand Japan's economy.
  3. Suggest the economic policy that should be.
  4. Understand the current economic condition.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction: What is Macroeconomics? Check the syllabus. 180minutes
2. Comprehension of GDP and Model Analysis Look over terms of GDP and GNH. 210minutes
3. Keynesian Economics (1): Principle of Effective Demand Review exercises. 180minutes
4. Keynesian Economics (2): Multiplier Effect and Liquidity Preference Theory Review exercises. 210minutes
5. Keynesian Economics (3): Equilibrium of financial Markets and Money Multiplier Review exercises. 180minutes
6. IS-LM Analysis (1): Model Building Review exercises. 240minutes
7. IS-LM Analysis (2): Fiscal and Monetary Policy Review exercises. 210minutes
8. International Macroeconomics (1): International Balance of Payments Review exercises. 120minutes
9. International Macroeconomics (2): Mundell-Fleming Model Review exercises. 180minutes
10. History of Modern Economics Review exercises. 240minutes
11. Unemployment and Inflation Review exercises. / Examine about the definition of the unemployment. 120minutes
12. New Classical Macroeconomics: Natural Rate of Unemployment Hypothesis Review exercises. 180minutes
13. Business Cycle Theory and Economic Growth Theory Review exercises. 270minutes
14. Review and Final Exam Review all the lectures. 180minutes
Total. - - 2700minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Quiz Final Exam Total.
1. 15% 25% 40%
2. 10% 10% 20%
3. 5% 10% 15%
4. 10% 15% 25%
Total. 40% 60% -
Evaluation method and criteria
There will be a main exams (50%). In addition, there will be ten quizzes about the lecture (50%).
The students who are absent from a lecture than a one-third can not get any credits.
Textbooks and reference materials
Lecture materials are distributed.
Prerequisites
It is desirable to have studied Introduction to Economics
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • ＜Omiya＞（Wed）（Thur）＜Toyosu＞（Mon）（Fri）
    During a lunch break or by e-mail
Relation to the environment
Non-environment-related course
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Last modified : Wed Oct 17 06:52:46 JST 2018