IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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ECN200CA(経済学 / Economics 200)
Japan and ASEAN Economy B

Manish SHARMA

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code K6771
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Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 水1/Wed.1
Class Type
Campus 多摩
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
Grade 2~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Courses
Open Courses (Notes)
Global Open Courses
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category Advanced Courses/専門科目
Disciplinary Courses/IGESS科目
Ⅱ. Global Economy
Faculty Sponsored Department Economics

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Outline and objectives

After the second world war, Japan has followed a very distinct development path with unique economic policy choices and pragmatic state-led industrialization. This course intends to cover the influence of the Japanese economic model on remarkable patterns of development in South East Asia. Specifically, the course highlights some of the most pertinent macroeconomic concepts to bind the empirical path of economic development in Japan and ASEAN.

Each class consists of two parts: (1) lecture and (2) students' presentations of the assignment. At the end of the course, students are also required to submit a short report.

Goal

1.Introduce the historical economic perspective about Japan and ASEAN
2.Impart macro-economic tools to understand and analyze economic development in the region

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

The class is designed to be:
1.Interactive: With a strong emphasis on student participation.
2. Up-to-date: With the real-time explanation of unfolding events.
3. Critical and Analytical: Understanding the whys and hows of the global economy.
4. Accessible: Breaking down the complex jargon in simple terms.

Each class consists of two parts: (1) lecture and (2) discussion. Active participation is required.

Two-Way Interaction:
Students will be able to partly design this course by participating in regular surveys and writing weekly posts on Hoppii. After the submission of each assignment, the instructor will give feedback or remedial explanation via an online forum and/or in the weekly session.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]:INTRODUCTION

Overview and significance of the course
Things we covered in the Spring

2[未定/undecided]:ECONOMIC UPDATES

Current economic situation in ASEAN and JAPAN

GDP; Interest Rates; Inflation; Unemployment

3[オンライン/online]:THE INDICATORS OF ECONOMIC STRENGTHS

Comparative Advantages;
GDP Growth Rate; Exchange Rate

4[未定/undecided]:SHIFT IN ECONOMIC DISCOURSE (AKA Why textbooks are useless?)

WFH Economy;
Shared Economy; Platform Economy; Surveillance Capitalism

5[オンライン/online]:SUSTAINABILITY

Circular Economy (Indonesian Case); Millennial Economics; GreenWashing

6[未定/undecided]:AGRICULTURE IN ASIA

Economic Productivity; Case Study of Agricultural Productivity;

7[オンライン/online]:TRADE IN ASEAN

Characteristics; Balance of Payments; Historical Milestones; Impact of COVID
US-China Trade War; A case study of iPhone.

8[未定/undecided]:SINGAPORE

Country Summary;
Presentations;
Digging in the Data

9[オンライン/online]:VIETNAM

Country Summary;
Presentations;
Digging in the Data

10[未定/undecided]:MALAYSIA

Country Summary;
Presentations;
Digging in the Data

11[オンライン/online]:INDONESIA

Country Summary;
Presentations;
Digging in the Data

12[未定/undecided]:THAILAND

Country Summary;
Presentations;
Digging in the Data

13[オンライン/online]:PHILIPPINES

Country Summary;
Presentations;
Digging in the Data

14[未定/undecided]:EPILOGUE

Future bound perspective;
Japan-ASEAN relations

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students are expected to review class material, complete assignments, and find relevant material. The preparatory study and review time for each session is 4 hours.

Textbooks

No textbook

References

A detailed reading list to be available on the course website.

Grading criteria

1. Contribution to the class discussion, surveys, and micro-presentations - 40% (In-class participation)
2. FORUM: Weekly posts and discussions - 40% (Peer interactions on Hoppii)
3. Written Assignment - 20% (An essay. Details TBA)

Changes following student comments

Not applicable

Others

1. The intensive perusal of the research and case material before each session is a prerequisite.
2. The changes/ updates in the syllabus will be communicated to students during class 1