IGESSIGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
ECN300FB-A5536(経済学 / Economics 300)Principles of MicroeconomicsPrinciples of Microeconomics
髙橋 理香Rika TAKAHASHI
授業コードなどClass code etc
学部・研究科Faculty/Graduate school | IGESSIGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences) |
添付ファイル名Attached documents | |
年度Year | 2021 |
授業コードClass code | A5536 |
旧授業コードPrevious Class code | |
旧科目名Previous Class title | |
開講時期Term | 秋学期授業/Fall |
曜日・時限Day/Period | 火3/Tue.3 |
科目種別Class Type | |
キャンパスCampus | 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya |
教室名称Classroom name | |
配当年次Grade | 2~4 |
単位数Credit(s) | 2 |
備考(履修条件等)Notes | |
他学部公開科目Open Program | |
他学部公開(履修条件等)Open Program (Notes) | |
グローバル・オープン科目Global Open Program | |
成績優秀者の他学部科目履修制度対象Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers | |
成績優秀者の他学部科目履修(履修条件等)Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes) | |
実務経験のある教員による授業科目Class taught by instructors with practical experience | |
SDGsCPSDGs CP | |
アーバンデザインCPUrban Design CP | |
ダイバーシティCPDiversity CP | |
未来教室CPLearning for the Future CP | |
カーボンニュートラルCPCarbon Neutral CP | |
千代田コンソ単位互換提供(他大学向け)Chiyoda Campus Consortium | |
カテゴリーCategory |
Advanced Courses/専門科目 Elective Courses/自由科目 Faculty of Business Administration/経営学部開講科目 |
科目主催学部Faculty Sponsored Department | Business Administration |
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授業の概要と目的(何を学ぶか)Outline and objectives
This class aims to help with the understanding of basic concepts and analytical methods of microeconomics at the introductory level. It focuses on decision-making of individuals and firms and the allocation of scarce resources in society. Topics are Supply and Demand, Equilibrium, Welfare Economics, The Role of Government in Markets, Markets and Competition, and Market Failure. Also, how microeconomics principles are applicable to the real world issues as well as to other academic fields will be discussed.
到達目標Goal
By the end of the course, students will be expected to:
(1)Understand key economic models.
(2)Understand key concepts in the textbook.
(3)Acquire basic skills in order to make graphs and mathematical formulas.
(4)Solve problem sets.
(5)Evaluate daily life topics and current economic and business news from the viewpoint of microeconomic theory.
授業で使用する言語Default language used in class
英語 / English
授業の進め方と方法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. )
This course consists mainly of lectures and subsequent exercises. After understanding the basic idea of microeconomics, students will solve problems and take quizzes in class. Also, problems will be assigned as homework. Students are required to use the online learning software, MindTap, to do homework. All materials including lecture notes will be posted on either MindTap or Hosei’s class support online system, “H’etudes”.
アクティブラーニング(グループディスカッション、ディベート等)の実施Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)
あり / Yes
フィールドワーク(学外での実習等)の実施Fieldwork in class
なし / No
授業計画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。
Week 1:Introduction
Guidance on syllabus, semester schedule, usage of online materials, and class rules.
Week 2:Supply and Demand 1
Basic model using supply and demand curves.
Week 3:Supply and Demand 2
Changes in market outcomes, given changes in the demand and supply curves.
Week 4:Elasticity
Analysis using elasticity; “Do technological innovations increase the revenue of firms?”
Week 5:Markets and Welfare 1
Measurement of consumer surplus.
Week 6:Markets and Welfare 2
Measurement of producer surplus.
Week 7:Supply, Demand, and Government Policies 1
Price controls; effects of minimum wage and legislation on market outcomes.
Week 8:Supply, Demand, and Government Policies 2
Taxes; effects of taxation on market outcomes.
Week 9:Government Policies and Welfare
The deadweight losses of taxation.
Week 10:Markets and Competition
Perfectly competitive markets and market efficiency.
Week 11:Market Failures 1: Overview
Imperfectly competitive markets and market inefficiency.
Week 12:Market Failures 2: Externalities
Externalities and market inefficiency.
Week 13:Market Failures 3: Imperfect Competition
Introduction to Game Theory; firms’ decision making under interdependence.
Week 14:Review and Final Exam
Review and Final Exam.
授業時間外の学習(準備学習・復習・宿題等)Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)
Students are expected to read the assigned textbook before class and do homework after class. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.
テキスト(教科書)Textbooks
Mankiw, G. N. (2017) Principles of Economics (8th edition), Cengage Learning.
The Mankiw's textbook and accompanying online materials are the same materials used in the Introduction to Japanese Economy class. Students who have already paid for annual use of these materials in the 2019 spring semester do not need to purchase them again. Other students should not purchase the textbook until the first class meeting. Details will be given at that time.
参考書References
Other supplementary materials will be provided during the semester.
成績評価の方法と基準Grading criteria
Class participation: 20%
Homework and exercises: 40%
Final exam: 40%
学生の意見等からの気づきChanges following student comments
In order to gain practical skills, I will give you more opportunities for exercises.
学生が準備すべき機器他Equipment student needs to prepare
Students are expected to bring a computer in class to access the online materials.
Prerequisites
This course is highly related to Introduction to Japanese Economy and Principles of Macroeconomics. Students are strongly encouraged to take them before or after taking this course.
Upon threat level change
Please note that the teaching approach may vary according to which threat level we are at: at level 1, this course will be held on campus, though at level 2, it will be held online.