講義名 アジア経済論(英)Ⅱ ≪□第一部≫
講義開講時期 後期
曜日・時限 木5
単位数 2

担当教員
氏名
山本 尚史

学習目標(到達目標) Students will understand the characteristics of economic development in Asian countries, underlying factors for Asian economic development, and their challenges for the future.
授業概要(教育目的) In 20 years, students will have to solve questions that do not exist today using methods and technology that are invented yet. What will be critical for students? Ability to design a future and to make good decisions. The purpose of this course is to help students develop such ability.
授業計画表
 
項目内容
第1回Course introduction of the course and participantsOverview of the course. Explanation about the textbook, grading, and participation. Self-introduction of the instructor and students.
第2回Reviewing macroeconomics - GDP and growth accountingReview of important macroeconomic concepts.
PREPARATION: Review what you studied at macroeconomic courses, and bring any questions to the class on GDP and the growth accounting.
第3回Reviewing macroeconomics - IS-LM model and AD-AS modelReview of important macroeconomic concepts.
PREPARATION: Review what you studied at macroeconomic courses, and bring any questions to the class on the IS-LM model and the AD-AS model.
第4回Measuring growth and development (1)How to measure change in society and economy in terms of "growth" and "development".
PREPARATION: Read the textbook, and think about the following question. How "growth" is different from "development"?
第5回Measuring growth and development (2)How to measure change in society and economy in terms of "growth" and "development".
PREPARATION: Read the textbook, and think about the following question. How "growth" is different from "development"?
第6回Analyzing Asian Growth Miracle (1)We will analyze the characteristics of the Asian economic growth.
PREPARATION: Read the textbook, and think about the following question. What are the factors that contribute to such growth?
第7回Analyzing Asian Growth Miracle (2)We will analyze the characteristics of the Asian economic growth.
PREPARATION: Read the textbook, and think about the following question. What are the factors that contribute to such growth?
第8回Finding Lessons from Asian Crisis and Recent Developments (1)We will study the cause and the impact of the the Asian economic crisis.
PREPARATION: Read the textbook, and think about the following question. What are the lessons from the crisis for other economies?
第9回Finding Lessons from Asian Crisis and Recent Developments (2)We will study the cause and the impact of the the Asian economic crisis.
PREPARATION: Read the textbook, and think about the following question. What are the lessons from the crisis for other economies?
第10回Understanding Agriculture in Asia and Asian Development (1)We will focus on microeconomics and macroeconomics of agriculture in Asia, and analyze lessons from agriculture modernization.
PREPARATION: Read the textbook, and think about the following question. How agriculture contributes to Asian development?
第11回Understanding Agriculture in Asia and Asian Development (2)We will focus on microeconomics and macroeconomics of agriculture in Asia, and analyze lessons from agriculture modernization.
PREPARATION: Read the textbook, and think about the following question. How agriculture contributes to Asian development?
第12回Analyzing Industrialization and Structural Changes in Asia (1)We will think about models of structural change in Asia, Asian experience, migration, and industrialization.
PREPARATION: Read the textbook, and think about the following question. What would be the appropriate roles of government in industrialization?
第13回Analyzing Industrialization and Structural Changes in Asia (2)We will think about models of structural change in Asia, Asian experience, migration, and industrialization.
PREPARATION: Read the textbook, and think about the following question. What would be the appropriate roles of government in industrialization?
第14回Analyzing Industrialization and Structural Changes in Asia (3)We will think about models of structural change in Asia, Asian experience, migration, and industrialization.
PREPARATION: Read the textbook, and think about the following question. What would be the appropriate roles of government in industrialization?
第15回Wrap upReview of what we have learned. Discussion: how we can analyze the current situation.
授業形式 This course consists of lectures and in-class discussions. Students are expected to read the assigned chapter(s) prior to the class, ask questions, present their ideas, write reports when they are assigned, and take exams. Enthusiasm matters a lot in this course.
評価方法
定期試験 レポート 小テスト 講義態度
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その他 合計
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評価の特記事項 In-class presentation will be highly appreciated toward course evaluation.
テキスト Dowling and Valenzuela, Economic Development in Asia, 2nd edition, Cengage Learning, 2010.
参考文献 Not specified. Reference materials may be specified in the class if necessary.
事前学習の内容など,学生へのメッセージ The textbook for this course is originally intended for junior students of economic departments at US colleges. The contents and schedule of the course can be modified responding to interests of the students. Please also note this course does NOT mainly focus on country-specific information.