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

Instructors

HAYASHI Tomoko

Term / Language / Credits

A1A2 / English / 2

Objectives

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

Japanese economy, macroeconomic policy, fiscal policy, fiscal balance, government debt

Schedule

1)General Guidance
2)Background knowledge on Japanese economy
3)Basics on Japanese public finance
4)Historical aspects on Japanese 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)Final Presentation

Teaching Methods

interactive teaching; research work

Grading

Grade will be based on class participation(30%), presentation and a report(70%).

Required Textbook

None

Reference Books

None

Notes on Taking the Course

Prerequisites: Knowledge of Macroeconomics

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