IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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ECN100CB(経済学 / Economics 100)
Introduction to Economics B

Kalenga NGOY JOHN

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Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
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Year 2021
Class code A9621
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 火1/Tue.1
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
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
Ⅰ. Introduction to Economics
Faculty Sponsored Department IGESS

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Outline and objectives

This course offers students the opportunity to develop the basic understanding of economic theories and principles that enable them to discuss the issues released in the media.

Goal

To describe the theories of growth and welfare at national level. After the completion of the course, students will be able to explain the macroeconomic indicators, the fiscal and monetary policies to stabilize the whole economy.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

IGESS Dipromapolicy DP1/DP8

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. )

During the spring semester of 2021, I use the hybrid method combining both online lectures through zoom and face to face lectures in the classroom. All students are expected to prepare the group presentations, group discussion, debate, and more.

I will provide the feedback of the assignments through the Hosei hoppii system. For confidentiality reasons, the result will be sent by email to very student one week after taking the quiz.

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

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

あり / Yes

Schedule

※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。

Lecture 1:Introduction to macroeconomics 1

Introductory concepts

Lecture 2:Introduction to macroeconomics 2

Macroeconomic indicators

Lecture 3:Monitoring macroeconomic performance and economic growth 1

Measuring GDP
Press release and presentation 1

Lecture 4:Monitoring macroeconomic performance and economic growth 2

Monitoring jobs and inflation.
Group presentation 1

Lecture 5:Macroeconomic trends 1

Economic growth. Reading materials 1

Lecture 6:Macroeconomic trends 2

Money and financial system. Group debate 1

Lecture 7:Macroeconomic trends 3

Finance and investment. Group presentation 2

Lecture 8:Macroeconomic trends 4

The exchange rates.
Press release presentation 2
reading materials 2

Lecture 9:Macroeconomic fluctuations 1

Aggregate demand and aggregate supply.
Group debate 2

Lecture 10:Macroeconomic fluctuations 2

Expenditure multipliers

Group presentations 3

Lecture 11:Macroeconomic policy 1

Fiscal policy. Press release presentation 3

Lecture 12:Macroeconomic policy 2

Monetary policy. Group debate 3
Reading materials 3

Lecture 13:Trade policy

International trade policy.
Group debate 4

Lecture 14:Final evaluation

Concluding remarks. Final report

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

Reading materials and preparation of group presentations.The standard preparation and review time for this class is 2 hours each.

Textbooks

Parkin, Micheal, Macronomics, twelfth edition, 2016, Boston: Pearson.

I will provide the handouts every week in class.

References

Frank A. Cowell (2006). Microeconomics: Principles and Analysis, Oxford University Press, U.S.A.

Grading criteria

Participation: 20%; Quizzes: 15%; Group debates and presentations in class: 25 %; Final report: 40%. Total = 100%

Changes following student comments

N/A

Equipment student needs to prepare

Please prepare a Personal Computer with a good internet connection and webcam. You are required to turn on the camera when attending online lecture through zoom.

Others

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