Case Study (Japanese Macroeconomic Policy: Solutions to Monetary and Fiscal Policy Challenges)
Instructors
Credits / Language / Semester
2Credits / English / Summer
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:
(1) How to raise the growth potential of the Japanese economy?
(2) How can Japan overcome “deflation”?
(3) How can Japan avoid fiscal crisis?
Keywords
macroeconomic policy, fiscal policy, monetary policy, deflation, growth
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 projects
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)