IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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ECN100CA(経済学 / Economics 100)
Practical Economics A

Jess DIAMOND

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code K6681
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 火2/Tue.2
Class Type
Campus 多摩
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
Ⅱ. Global Economy
Faculty Sponsored Department Economics

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Outline and objectives

英語で書かれた教科書を使い、経済学の応用的な概念を理解する。 本講義では、教科書である Acemoglu, D., Laibson, D., and List, J.A. Economics: Pearson の Chapter1からChapter12までの「Evidence-Based Economics」を取り上げます。

Goal

経済学に関する基本的な知識を応用し、様々な現代問題を経済学の立場から考えるようになる。

The goal of this class is for students to consider various modern social issues from the perspective of economics and apply their understanding of economics to these problems.

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. )

スライドと板書を用いた講義形式の授業を行う。コロナウイルスの発生が治るまで授業の動画をネット上オンデマンドで配信する。課題等の提出・フィードバックは「学習支援システム」を通じて行う。

The class is conducted in a lecture format using slides that can be downloaded. For the duration of the coronavirus outbreak, classes will be recorded and made available online for students to view on demand. Regular homework assignments will be followed by feedback on students' performance.

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]:The Principles and Practice of Economics

Is Facebook free?

2[対面/face to face]:Economic Methods and Economic Questions

How much more do workers with a college education earn?

3[対面/face to face]:Economic Methods and Economic Questions

How much do wages increase when an individual is compelled by law to get an extra year of schooling?

4[対面/face to face]:Optimization: Doing the Best You Can

How does location affect the rental cost of housing?

5[対面/face to face]:Demand, Supply and Equilibrium

How much more gasoline would people buy if its price were lower?

6[対面/face to face]:Consumers and Incentives

Would a smoker quit the habit for $100 per month?

7[オンライン/online]:Sellers and Incentives

How would an ethanol subsidy affect ethanol producers?

8[オンライン/online]:Perfect Competition and the Invisible Hand

Can a market composed of only self-interested people maximize the overall well-being of society?

9[オンライン/online]:Trade

Will free trade cause you to lose your job?

10[オンライン/online]:Externalities and Public Goods

How can the queen of England lower her commute time to Wembley Stadium?

11[オンライン/online]:The Government in the Economy; Taxation and Regulation

What is the optimal size of government?

12[オンライン/online]:The Government in the Economy; Taxation and Regulation

The Efficiency of Government Versus Privately Run Expeditions

13[オンライン/online]:Markets for Factors of Production

Do Wages Really Go Down if Labor Supply Increases?

14[対面/face to face]:Review and Final Exam

Final review of material covered and Final Exam.

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

Homework assignment will be assigned regularly. Students are required to review the work covered in lecture and read the corresponding section of the textbook in addition to completing homework assignments. Preparation time of 2 hours and review time of 2 hours for a total of 4 hours.

Textbooks

Acemoglu, D., Laibson, D., and List, J.A. Economics: Pearson.

References

特になし。

None.

Grading criteria

宿題:30%
期末試験:70%

Homework: 30%
Final Exam: 70%

Changes following student comments

特になし。

None.