Case Study (Japanese Macroeconomic Policy: Solutions to Monetary and Fiscal Policy Challenges)

Faculty

ITO, Takatoshi
HAYASHI, Tomoko

Credit / Semester / Schedule / Language

2 Credits / Summer / Tuesday Period: 6 / English

2011 Term Papers

“The Macroeconomic Impact of Default: A Study of the Japanese Case”
Akifumi Takegawa, Atsushi Fukumoto, June Park, Nuoya Wen, Shingo Futami
PDF(1.0MB)
“Pension Reform in Japan: is NDC the Solution?”
Hironori Ishizaki, Boon Loong Ngiang, Onyi Lam
PDF(2.0MB)

Objectives/Overview

This case study will be conducted in English

Keywords

Macroeconomic Policy, Monetary policy, fiscal policy, growth policy, deflation

Schedule

The possible topics for the case study include the followings:

(1) How to raise the growth potential of the Japanese economy?
(2) Should Japan participate in TPP?
(3) How can Japan overcome “deflation”?
(4) How can Japan avoid fiscal crisis?

Teaching Methods

Discussion, group projects, presentation, and critical discussion

Grading

Class participation, Presentation, and Final Report

Required Text

No textbook

Reference Books

Readings will be assigned as topics are chosen

Notes on Taking the Course

Class participation will be very important