IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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

Kalenga NGOY JOHN

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
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Year 2022
Class code A9620
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Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 火1/Tue.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 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 introductory understanding of economic theories and principles that enable them to discuss the issues released in the media.

Goal

After completion of the course, students will be able to explain the rules of economics, theory of the firm, and theory of consumer. Additionally, to describe the theories of markets in resource allocations.

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 fall semester of 2022, I use the hybrid method that combines both online lectures through zoom and face-to-face lectures in the classroom at the Ichigaya Campus. I will provide feedback of assignments through the Hosei hoppii system. For confidentiality reasons, I will send the result by email to every student one week after taking the quiz.

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。

Lecture 1[対面/face to face]:Introduction to microeconomics 1

What is economics? Economics rules

Lecture 2[対面/face to face]:Introduction to microeconomics 2

Production, growth and trade

Lecture 3[対面/face to face]:Microeconomic analysis 1

Demand and supply model

Lecture 4[対面/face to face]:Microeconomic analysis 2

Markets in action. Short test 1

Lecture 5[未定/undecided]:Microeconomic analysis 3

Elasticity of demand and supply.
Group presentation 1

Lecture 6[対面/face to face]:Theory of the firm 1

Organizing production

Lecture 7[対面/face to face]:Theory of the firm 2

Output and costs. Short test 2

Lecture 8[対面/face to face]:Role of markets in economy 1

Perfect competition

Lecture 9[対面/face to face]:Role of markets in economy 2

Monopoly

Lecture 10[対面/face to face]:Role of markets in economy 3

Comparing competition and monopoly.
Group presentations 2

Lecture 11[対面/face to face]:Theory of consumer 1

Consumer utility. Short test 3

Lecture 12[対面/face to face]:Theory of consumer 2

Possibilities, preferences and choices of consumer

Lecture 13[対面/face to face]:Theory of consumer 3

Optimization of consumer.
Guide for preparing the final report

Lecture 14[対面/face to face]:Final evaluation

Concluding remarks. Final report

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

Students are encouraged to prepare outside class some group presentations, weekly assignments and quizzes approximately 5 hours per week.

Textbooks

Michael Parkin, Microeconomics, Twelfth edition, Global edition, Boston: Pearson, 2016.

References

William A. McEachern, Economics: A Contemporary Introduction, 9th Edition, South-Western, Cengage Learning, Mason, Ohio, U.S.A, 2012.

Robert L. Sexton, Exploring microeconomics, 2019.

Venkatachari M., Introduction to Economics: Basic Principles and Concepts.

Grading criteria

The final evaluation will be based on the following: attendance and contributions:20%, group presentations: 15%; quizzes: 25%; and 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 must turn on the web camera when attending online lecture through zoom.

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.