GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
ECN100ZA（経済学 / Economics 100）Macroeconomics IMacroeconomics I
Alberto Iniguez
授業コードなどClass code etc
| 学部・研究科Faculty/Graduate school | GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| 添付ファイル名Attached documents | |
| 年度Year | 2024 |
| 授業コードClass code | A6147 |
| 旧授業コードPrevious Class code | |
| 旧科目名Previous Class title | |
| 開講時期Term | 春学期授業/Spring |
| 曜日・時限Day/Period | 金4/Fri.4 |
| 科目種別Class Type | |
| キャンパスCampus | 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya |
| 教室名称Classroom name | 市Y‐Y801 |
| 配当年次Grade | 1～4 |
| 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 | |
| 旧科目との重複履修Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title | |
| カテゴリー（2024年度以降入学者）Category (commenced 2024 onwards) |
100-level Introductory Courses（入門） Business-Economics-IT |
| カテゴリー（2020～2023年度入学者）Category (commenced 2020-2023) |
100-level Introductory Courses（入門） Management Sciences |
| カテゴリー（2016～2019年度入学者）Category (commenced 2016-2019) |
100-level Introductory Courses Business and Economy |
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授業の概要と目的（何を学ぶか）Outline and objectives
This course will provide an overview of macroeconomic issues: the determination of output, the cost of living and inflation, production and growth, and the financial and monetary systems. It introduces basic concepts of macroeconomics and illustrates the principles with the experiences of the developed and developing economies.
To prepare students for embarking confidently on their journey in the world of economic analysis and for seriously analyzing the economic signals and data we all face daily to be able to justify views and opinions with sound economic reasoning.
到達目標Goal
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the economic way of thinking and the basic macroeconomic variables that are used to evaluate economies.
2. Understand some policy implications in macroeconomics.
3. Apply the knowledge to conduct case studies.
4. Relate real-life economic issues to macroeconomic theories and analyze these issues with the tools learned in the course.
この授業を履修することで学部等のディプロマポリシーに示されたどの能力を習得することができるか（該当授業科目と学位授与方針に明示された学習成果との関連）Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?
Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.
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 will be mainly conducted through lectures. Students are expected to read the required material prior to each lecture to discuss and solve problems in class. Assignments and related feedback will be given via the learning-management system. Additionally, midterm-exam and in-class-assignment feedback will be provided in class.
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
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[オンライン/online]：Introduction to the Course (Syllabus)
Ten Principles of Economics (Ch1)
Introduction to the Course (Syllabus)
Ten Principles of Economics (Ch1)
2[対面/face to face]：Ten Principles of Economics (Ch1)
Thinking Like an Economist (Ch2)
Principles of economics
The economist as scientist
The economists as policy advisors
Economic models
3[対面/face to face]：Thinking Like an Economist (Ch2)
The circular-flow diagram
The production possibilities frontier
4[オンライン/online]：Interdependence and the Gains from Trade (Ch3)
International trade theory
Absolute and comparative advantages
Case study
5[対面/face to face]：Measuring a Nation's Income (Ch24)
The economy's income and expenditure
The components of GDP
6[対面/face to face]：Measuring a Nation's Income (Ch24)
Real versus nominal GDP
Is GDP a good measure of economic well-being?
Problems
7[対面/face to face]：Review & midterm exam
Assess students' performance for the 1st half of the course (week 1-6).
8[オンライン/online]：Measuring the Cost of Living (Ch25)
Inflation, the consumer price index (CPI), GDP deflator versus the CPI
9[対面/face to face]：Measuring the Cost of Living (Ch25)
Correcting economic variables for the effects of inflation
Problems
10[対面/face to face]：Production and Growth (Ch26)
Economic growth
Productivity
Economic growth and public policy
11[対面/face to face]：Production and Growth (Ch26)
Saving, Investment, and the Financial System -1 (Ch27)
Doughnut economics & the East-Asian miracle
Financial institutions in the economy
Saving and investment
12[対面/face to face]：Saving, Investment, and the Financial System -2 (Ch27)
The Monetary System -1 (Ch30)
The market for loanable funds
Problems
The meaning of money
The federal reserve system
13[対面/face to face]：The Monetary System -2 (Ch30)
The federal reserve system
Banks and the money supply
14[対面/face to face]：Review & final exam
Assess students' performance for the 2nd half of the course (week 8-13).
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 relevant material (textbook/articles/cases) and to participate in class discussions. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.
テキスト（教科書）Textbooks
Mankiw, N. Gregory. Principles of Economics, 10th Edition. Cengage, 2024. (ISBN-13: 9788000046389). Digital version. MindTap-access code included and required to submit your assignments. (Required; sold as a bundle by Cengage at
https://www.cengageasiaestore.com/jp/9788000046389.html)
Students should not buy the physical copy of the textbook. You should buy MindTap, 24-month-digital access, which includes the eText for "Principles of Economics", from Cengage through the link shared above. This is the REQUIRED material to submit assignments.
Cengage provides a 60% discount on the purchase to Hosei University students when using the following discount code: JPCFE2024SP (Available till 2024/5/20) Special Price: 7,400 JPY (before tax) 8,140 JPY (with tax). To obtain the discount, add the product to the cart and then apply the discount code before proceeding to checkout.
参考書References
Principles of Macroeconomics, by Stevenson and Wolfers, Worth Publishers, Second Edition (2023).
成績評価の方法と基準Grading criteria
1. Participation: 10%
2. Homework: 20%
3. Midterm exam: 35%
4. Final exam: 35%
学生の意見等からの気づきChanges following student comments
Students are encouraged to provide feedback and suggestion regarding the course. Constructive suggestion is appreciated and may be taken for course adjustment.
学生が準備すべき機器他Equipment student needs to prepare
A calculator and a ruler are required.
その他の重要事項Others
Students who have completed Understanding Macroeconomics cannot take this course.
Prerequisite
None.