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 can Japan overcome “deflation”?
(2) How can Japan avoid fiscal crisis?
Keywords
macroeconomic policy, fiscal policy, monetary policy, deflation, growth
Schedule
April 6 General Guidance
April 13 Guidance on Fiscal Policy
April 20 Monetary Policy
April 27 Group Formation
May 11 Guidance on Data Collection
May 18 Presentation by each team: on fiscal policy (1)
May 25 Presentation by each team: on monetary policy (1)
June 1 Guest Lecture
June 8 Presentation by each team on fiscal policy (2)
June 15 Presentation by each team: on monetary policy (2)
June 22 Presentation by each team: on fiscal policy (3)
June 29 Presentation by each team: on monetary policy (3)
July 6 Practice for final presentation (1)
July 13 Practice for final presentation (2)
July xx Final Presentation
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)