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

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code A9621
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Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
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 basic 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 macroeconomic indicators, fiscal and monetary policies to stabilize the whole economy. Additionally, to describe the theories of growth and welfare at the national level.

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 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

あり / Yes

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 macroeconomics 1

Introductory concepts

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

Macroeconomic indicators

Lecture 3[対面/face to face]:Monitoring macroeconomic performance and economic growth 1

Measuring GDP
Assignment 1

Lecture 4[対面/face to face]:Monitoring macroeconomic performance and economic growth 2

Monitoring jobs and inflation.
Short test 1

Lecture 5[対面/face to face]:Macroeconomic trends 1

Economic growth.
Group presentation 1

Lecture 6[対面/face to face]:Macroeconomic trends 2

Money and financial system.

Lecture 7[対面/face to face]:Macroeconomic trends 3

Finance and investment.
Short test 2

Lecture 8[対面/face to face]:Macroeconomic trends 4

The exchange rates. Assignment 2

Lecture 9[対面/face to face]:Macroeconomic fluctuations 1

Aggregate demand and supply.

Lecture 10[対面/face to face]:Macroeconomic fluctuations 2

Expenditure multipliers
Group presentations 2

Lecture 11[対面/face to face]:Macroeconomic policy 1

Fiscal policy.
Short test 3

Lecture 12[対面/face to face]:Macroeconomic policy 2

Monetary policy.

Lecture 13[対面/face to face]:Trade policy

International trade policy.
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

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

I will provide the handouts every week in class.

References

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

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

N/A