SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)

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ECN300HA(経済学 / Economics 300)
Practice of Environmental Economics and Japan

Makoto SUGINO

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code C3510
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 金1/Fri.1
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
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 展開科目/Disciplinary & Elective Courses
日本社会とサステイナビリティ/Japan & Sustainability

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Outline and objectives

Balancing economic activity and the environment is essential in achieving a sustainable world. Countries around the globe have implemented various types of environmental regulations in order to reduce emission of pollutants. This course will focus on the Japanese experience in reducing various types of pollutants from the environmental economics perspective.

Goal

The goal of this course is 1) to understand the economic theory behind the policies implemented, 2) study the economic efficiency of these policies, and 3) conceptualize policies that could have been economically efficient and could be used in developing countries.
By taking this course, students will be able to explain environmental economic theory and the economic efficiency of policies implemented in Japan. In addition, each individuals will be able to come up with ideas on how to reduce emissions from developing countries based on the Japanese experience.

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

Among diploma policies, "DP3" is related

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. )

Feedback on assignments submitted by students will be provided in class or through the Learning Management System.Please note that the teaching approach may vary according to which threat level we are at. The details will be announced through the Learning Management System.

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[対面/face to face]:Guidance and Introduction

Introduction to Environmental Issues in Japan

2[対面/face to face]:Externality and Public Goods

What are public goods. What is externality. How are these two related.

3[対面/face to face]:Market Failure

Why are government interventions needed.

4[対面/face to face]:Policy Instruments

Command and Control versus market based instruments.

5[対面/face to face]:Urban Pollution 1

Environmental regulation until 1980

6[対面/face to face]:Urban Pollution 2

Environmental regulation after 1980

7[対面/face to face]:Urban Pollution 3

Regulation of the transport sector

8[対面/face to face]:Solid Waste 1

Limited landfills and the theory of pricing garbage disposal

9[対面/face to face]:Solid Waste 2

Pricing garbage disposal and plastic bags

10[対面/face to face]:Climate Change Policy 1

Pre-Kyoto Protocol period

11[対面/face to face]:Climate Change Policy 2

Kyoto Protocol Achievement Plan

12[対面/face to face]:Climate Change Policy 3

Post-Kyoto Protocol: target for 2030

13[対面/face to face]:Climate Change Policy 4

The role of economic analysis and carbon pricing

14[対面/face to face]:Voluntary Approach

Keidanren's Voluntary Action Plan and other voluntary efforts

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

Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each. Read the handouts before coming to class and prepare for class by reading books on related topics beforehand.

Textbooks

There are no requisite textbooks in this class.
Handouts will be provided.

References

T.H. Arimura and K. Iwata (2015) An Evaluation of Japanese Environmental Regulations, Springer.
T.H. Arimura and S. Matsumoto edt. (2021) Carbon Pricing in Japan, Springer.
Committee on Japan's Experience in the Battle against Air Pollution (1997) Japan's Experience in the Battle against Air Pollution, The pollution-related health damage compensation and prevention association.

Grading criteria

Grades will be determined by the following criteria.

Class Participation 20% (Attitude 10%, Discussion 10%)
Quiz 20%
Final Report 60%

Changes following student comments

No comments due to first year teaching.

Others

Please note that if the number of students attending the first class significantly exceeds expectations, in order for the instructor to effectively manage the class, the number of students who are allowed to register for the course may be limited.