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学習目標(到達目標) |
The focus of this course is to offer students deep understanding of the analytic methods of microeconomics, such as the function of market, the role of consumer and firm, and the role of government, through the conceptual and mathematical analysis and explanation. |
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授業概要(教育目的) |
This course will facilitate and enforce students’ understanding and knowledge over the analytical framework on microeconomics. In particular, it will examine and analyze with mathematics about the function and mechanisms of market forces and government policies. |
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| 授業計画表 |
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| 回 | 項目 | 内容 |
| 第1回 | Course introduction and Information for students Overviewing of the course | Explanation about the textbook, grading, and participation. Self-introduction of the instructor and students | | 第2回 | The Market Analysis | Studies on Supply and Demand, Optimization and Equilibrium, Comparative Statics and Pareto Efficiency | | 第3回 | Budget Constraint | Studies on Budget Constraint, Budget Set, Taxes and Subsidies | | 第4回 | Preferences and Utility | Studies on Consumer Preference, Indifference Curses, Utility Function, Marginal Utility | | 第5回 | Choice and Demand | Studies on Optimal Choice, Consumer Demand, Substitutes and Complements, Normal and Inferior Goods | | 第6回 | Revealed Preference and Slutsky Equation | Studies on Revealed Preference, Substitution Effect, Income Effect, Total Change in Demand, Elasticity | | 第7回 | Buying and Selling | Studies on Net and Gross Demand, Budget Constraint, Change of Endowment | | 第8回 | Labor Supply | Studies on Comparative Statics of Labor Supply, Taxes and Labor Supply | | 第9回 | Intertemporal Choice | Studies on Slutsky Equation and Intertemporal Choice, Inflation and Present Value | | 第10回 | Asset Markets | Studies on Rates of Return, Arbitrage and Present Value, Taxation and Asset Returns | | 第11回 | Uncertainty and Risky Assets | Studies on Contingent Consumption, Utility Function and Probabilities, Insurance and Measuring Risk | | 第12回 | Consumer’s Surplus | Studies on Consumer’s Surplus, Money Metric Utility, Gains and Losses of Consumer’s Surplus | | 第13回 | Market Demand | Studies on Inverse Demand Curve, Extensive and Intensive Margin, Elasticity, Marginal Revenue Curve | | 第14回 | Market Equilibrium | Studies on Supply, Inverse Demand Curve, Equilibrium and Comparative Statics, Pareto Efficiency | | 第15回 | Course Review | To Review the Content |
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| 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. |
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| 評価方法 |
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定期試験
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レポート
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小テスト
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授業への
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その他
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合計
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100% |
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| 評価の特記事項 |
In-class presentation, short exams and report will be highly appreciated toward course evaluation. |
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| テキスト |
Varian (2010), Intermediate Microeconomics, Norton & Company (JP￥5000) |
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| 参考文献 |
Certain Specified. References and Reading Materials may be Distributed to the Class if Necessary. |
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| オフィスアワー(授業相談) |
Students are welcomed to talk and discuss the relevant course issues during the office hours: Wednesday 2:50 to 4:50 pm, or under appointments. |
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| 事前学習の内容など，学生へのメッセージ |
The contents and schedule of the course can be modified responding to interests of the students. Participants should know English very well, and also need sufficient interest and knowledge in Economics and Mathematics. |
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