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