Course Overview

The main purpose of this course is to understand basic historical facts about the Japanese Economy. We analyze those facts both empirically and theoretically and relate most Japanese issues to those in the U.S. The goal of this course for Japanese students is to explain to foreign people about the Japanese economy in English, and that for international students is to be more interested in Japan. As a prerequisite, this course requires BC51061 Introductory Microeconomics and BC51071 International Economics, or equivalent.

Learning Achievement

The goal of this course for Japanese students is to explain to foreign people about the Japanese economy in English, and that for international students is to be more interested in Japan.

Competence

The main purpose of this course is to understand basic historical facts about the Japanese Economy. We analyze those facts both empirically and theoretically and relate most Japanese issues to those in the U.S.

1. General-propose competence: critical and creative thinking skills, data and information literacy, broad perspective and internationalism.
2. Special competence: understanding international relations, analytical skills on international relations, ability of logical expression on international relations.

Course prerequisites

BC51061 Introductory Microeconomics and BC51071 International Economics, or equivalent

Grading Philosophy

Class Attendance 20% and Final Exam 80%

Course schedule

1. Historical Background of the Japanese Economy
2. Theoretical Background
3. Economic Growth
4. Business Cycles and Economic Policies
5. Financial Markets and Monetary Policy
6. Public Finance and Fiscal Policies
7. Industrial Structure and Policy
8. Labor Market
9. Savings

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Kurokawa Yoshinori

Other information

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university