Case Study (Japanese Macroeconomic Policy: Assessment of Monetary and Fiscal Policies)
Instructors
Tomoko HAYASHI
Credits / Language / Semester
2Credits / English / Winter
Objectives/Overview
This course will provide sound basis for research on the Japanese macroeconomic policy, focusing on fiscal policy. It will cover a wide range of background knowledge from data mining, fiscal analysis and the current policy settings to the political process in budgeting.
Keywords
macroeconomic policy, fiscal policy, debt
Schedule
1) General Guidance
2) Background knowledge on Japan's economy
3) Basics on Japan's public finance
4) Historical aspects on Japan’s public finance
5) Fiscal policy in Japan (1)
6) Fiscal policy in Japan (2)
7) Budgeting and political process in Japan
8) Tax issues in Japan
9) Public debt management
10) Structural policy issues, “growth strategy” and fiscal policy
11) Guidance on data collection and analysis
12) Presentation on research ideas
13) Presentation on research results
14) Practice for final presentation
15) Final Presentation
Teaching Methods
Interactive teaching; research work
Grading
Grade will be based on class participation(30%), presentation and a report(70%).
Required Textbooks
None
Reference Books
None
Notes on Taking the Course
Prerequisites: Knowledge of Macroeconomics