GBPGBP (Global Business Program)

These seminars are in continuation of the course from the Fall semester. We will continue to read around, discuss, assess and evaluate issues of political economy in the post-World War II era. Areas covered in this semester include: fiscal policies in the context of inequality and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic (taxation and social policy); ‘neoliberalism’ and ‘globalism’; and a comparison of metamorphosing social structures. This course will continue to present students with opportunities to enrich their own understanding of political economy through exploration of written sources, discussion and presentations.

1. To broaden understanding of theoretical, historical and institutional aspects of policy.
2. To gain a perspective of development, trends, and features of policy.
3. To make critical analysis of economic and political issues.
4. To participate in discussions and contribute to the development of group knowledge and understanding.

This course is strongly related to the"DP1-1", "DP2-1", "DP2-2", "DP4" and "DP5" diploma policies and fairly related to the "DP3" policy.

英語 / English

This course will be conducted in a seminar format. Students will be required to participate in discussion following presentations. Students will receive verbal feedback during seminars. My office hour will be held weekly and students should arrange an appointment if meeting is required.

あり / Yes

なし / No

授業形態/methods of teaching：オンライン/online

※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

Course guidance

2[オンライン/online]：Investigating Inequality and its Impact

Inequality and health issues (1)

3[オンライン/online]：Investigating Inequality and its Impact

Inequality and health issues (2)

4[オンライン/online]：Investigating Inequality and its Impact

Inequality, social mobility, and the rise of new social class (1)

5[オンライン/online]：Investigating Inequality and its Impact

Inequality, social mobility, and the rise of new social class (2)

6[オンライン/online]：How can businesses respond to social issues?

A critique on social investment (1)

7[オンライン/online]：How can businesses respond to social issues?

A critique on social investment (2)

8[オンライン/online]：How can businesses respond to social issues?

The role of government and businesses (1)

9[対面/face to face]：How can businesses respond to social issues?

The role of government and businesses (2)

10[オンライン/online]：Introduction to ‘Neoliberalism’

Key concepts of ‘neoliberalism’

11[オンライン/online]：‘Neoliberalism’ in Practice

Policy in the ‘neoliberal’ era

12[オンライン/online]：‘Neoliberalism’ after COVID-19

How will the pandemic change the world?

13[オンライン/online]：Presentation – evaluating policy (1)

Presentation of policy evaluation

14[オンライン/online]：Presentation – evaluating policy (2)

Presentation of policy evaluation

Students will be notified of required readings prior to the seminar, and will be expected to read these in advance of attending. Preparation (reading, reviewing and independent research) for seminars is expected to take approximately four hours per week, totaling approximately 70 hours for this course.

There is no textbook required for this course.

This list provides suggested reading for those who wish to develop their knowledge around the subject.
Indicative Reading List
1. Globalisation, International/Global Political Economy
・Gilpin, Robert, The Political Economy of International Relations (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1987).
・Hague, Rod, Martin Harrop and John McCormick, Comparative Government and Politics, eleventh edition (London: Red Globe Press, 2019).
・Held, David and Anthony McGrew, Globalization/Anti-Globalization: Beyond the Great Divide, second edition (Cambridge: Polity Press, 2007).
・Ravenhill, John, Global Political Economy, fifth edition (Oxford: OUP, 2017).
・Steger, B. Manfred, Globalization: A Very Short Introduction, fourth edition (Oxford: OUP, 2017).

2. ‘Welfare State’ and Social Policy
・Garland, David, The Welfare State: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford: OUP, 2016).
・Greve, Bent (ed.), Routledge Handbook of the Welfare State, second edition (London: Routledge, 2019).

3. Misc.
・Banerjee Abhijit V. and Esther Duflo, Good Economics for Hard Times (New York: Public Affairs, 2019).
・Frey, Carl Benedikt and Michael A. Osbourne, "The Future of Employment: How Susceptible are Jobs to Computerisation?", Working Paper, Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, Sep., 2013.
・Mazzucato, Mariana, The Entreprenuerial State: Debunking Public vs Private Sector Myths (London: Penguin Books, 2018).
・Mazzucato, Mariana, The Value of Everything: Making and Taking in the Global Economy (London: Allen Lane, 2018).
・Milanovic, Branko, Global Inequality: A New Approach for the Age of Globalization (Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 2016).
・Milanovic, Branko, Capitalism Alone: The Future of the System that Rules the World (Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 2019).
・Piketty, Thomas, Capital in the Twenty-First Century (Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 2014).
・Stuckler, David and Sanjay Basu, The Body Economic: Why Austerity Kills (New York: Basic Books, 2013).
・Wilkinson, Richard and Kate Pickett, The Spirit Level: Why Inequality is Better for Everyone (London: Penguin Books, 2010).

The grade for this course will be assessed via: participation in course discussion (60%) and evaluation of policy in a report and presentation format (40%).

Student feedback received during seminars and office hour will be reflected in subsequent sessions.

Readings will be distributed via Hoppii. Reports should be submitted through Hoppii.

There is a possibility that some seminars may be held in person. In the event of an in-person seminar, students will be notified through Hoppii.

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