Course title
S25030001
Contemporary Japanese Economy

 NAGAHARA Toru

MIYAKE Mitsue
Course description
This course introduces an economic way of thinking, then a recent economic and financial situation. A famous economist said, “studying economics enable us to understand the structure of the world.” It is hoped that all the students become to understand it at the end of the course.
Purpose of class
Participants are expected to have own opinions on the ground of obtained knowledge and discuss them in various situations.
Goals and objectives

 Goals and objectives Course Outcomes
1. Obtain an economic way of thinking.
3.
2. Understand basic economic theories.
3.
3. Hold one's own opinion on a recent economic and financial situation.
3.
4. Be able to grasp contents of the Nikkei.
3.
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction: What is economics? Check the syllabus. 180分
2. Mechanism of Demand and Supply (1): Understand the mechanism Review the demand curve and the supply curve. 180分
3. Mechanism of Demand and Supply (2): Apply to the actual economy Review the distributed materials. 180分
4. Market Mechanism Look up a term of the market mechanism. 150分
5. Financial Market in Japan (1): Difference between Japan and U.S. Review the distributed materials. 210分
6. Financial Market in Japan (2): Flow of funds chart Review the paper that you grappled in the lecture. 120分
7. Financial Structure and Macroeconomic Policy Review the distributed materials. 180分
8. Public Finance in Japan (1): Budget deficit Look up a word of "inequalities between young and old generations." 150分
9. Public Finance in Japan (2): Disparity between urban and rural areas Review the distributed materials. 210分
10. National Pension in Japan Examine what problem the national pension has in Japan. 120分
11. Business Cycle and Economic Growth Consider the relation between a business cycle and a national election. 150分
12. International Economics: International balance of payments and Ricardo's theory of comparative advantage Review the distributed materials. 240分
13. Protectionism vs. Free Trade System Examine the pro and con concerning Japan's joining in the Trans-Pacific Partnership. 200分
14. Review and Final Exam Review all the lectures. 400分
Total. - - 2670分
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Paper Quiz Final Exam Total.
1. 15% 5% 5% 25%
2. 5% 0% 25% 30%
3. 15% 0% 5% 20%
4. 5% 5% 15% 25%
Total. 40% 10% 50% -
Evaluation method and criteria
There will be a main exams (50%). In addition, there will be four papers (40%) and two quizzes about the lecture (10%).
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
None
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • ＜Omiya＞（Wed）（Thur）＜Toyosu＞（Mon）（Fri）
    During a lunch break or by e-mail
  • In a case beyond the class capacity, students of the lecture will be selected by lot.
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
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 1.NO POVERTY
  • 2.ZERO HUNGER
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 8.DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
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