Case Study (Japanese Macroeconomic Policy: Assessment of Monetary and Fiscal Policies)

Instructors

HAYASHI, Tomoko
ITO, Takatoshi
UMETANI, Kenji

Credits / Language / Semester

2Credits / English / Winter

Objectives/Overview

This case study will be conducted in English. The topic for a group will be chosen with consultation between students and the instructors. Possible topics for the case study include the followings:

Keywords

macroeconomic policy, fiscal policy, monetary policy, exchange rate, growth policy, deflation, monetization

Schedule

1: guidance on macroeconomic policy
2: guidance on monetary policy
3: guidance on fiscal policy
4: guidance on growth policy
5: students' preliminary report and group formation
6: continuation of students' report
7: mid-term presentation
8: comments on presentation
9: preparation for final report
10: continuation of preparation
11: mini-presentation
12: comments
13: presentation I
14: presentation II

Teaching Methods

Interactive teaching; group work

Grading

Grade will be based on Class Participation (30%), Presentation (30%), and Report (40%)

Required Text

None

Reference Books

None

Notes on Taking the Course

Prerequisites: Knowledge of Macroeconomics and Statistical Method (or Econometrics)

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