講義名 日本経済論（英）Ⅱ　≪◇学部≫
講義開講時期 後期
曜日･時限 水５
単位数 2

担当教員
氏名
河越　正明

学習目標(到達目標) Students can explain economic aspects of the selected topics of the Japanese economy based on solid understanding of basic economic and statistical tools.
授業概要(教育目的) I will explain how to use economic and statistical tools to understand the selected topics of the Japanese economy, utilizing my experience of working for the Government. I expect the attendants to build an attitude to think actual developments of the economy from economists' perspectives.
授業計画表
 
回項目内容
第1回Introduction to the courseGive a guidance on the course.
<preparation> 2 hour
Download the slides from EconLink and read them.
<review> 2 hour.
Read articles on economic affairs.
第2回Lecture 1: Labor MarketExplain what are characteristics of the labor market.
<preparation> 2 hour
Review labor parts of the textbook you studied.
<review> 2 hour
Study the labor data downloadable from the MHW and MGA HP.
第3回Discussion 1: Labor MarketStudy further the contents of the Lecture 1, examining students' presentations.
<preparation> 2 hour
Prepare for his/her presentation.
<review> 2 hour
Read some references suggested in the lecture.
第4回Lecture 2: Employment SystemStudy characteristics of internal labor market or employment system and their implications.
<preparation> 2 hour
Review relevant parts of the textbook you studied.
<review> 2 hour
Study the relevant data downloadable from the MHW HP.
第5回Discussion 2: Employment SystemStudy further the contents of the Lecture 2, examining students' presentations.
<preparation> 2 hour
Prepare for his/her presentation.
<review> 2 hour
Read some references suggested in the lecture.
第6回Lecture 3: EducationStudy roles of education in labor market.
<preparation> 2 hour
Review relevant parts of the textbook you studied.
<review> 2 hour
Study the relevant statistics downloadable from the MEXT HP.
第7回Discussion 3: EducationStudy further the contents of the Lecture 3, examining students' presentations.
<preparation> 2 hour
Prepare for his/her presentation.
<review> 2 hour
Read some references suggested in the lecture.
第8回Lecture 4: AgeingStudy progress in ageing of the economy and its implications.
<preparation> 2 hour
Review relevant parts of the textbook you studied.
<review> 2 hour
Study the relevant statistics downloadable from the MGA and MWL.
第9回Discussion 4: AgeingStudy further the contents of the Lecture 4, examining students' presentations.
<preparation> 2 hour
Prepare for his/her presentation.
<review> 2 hour
Read some references suggested in the lecture.
第10回Lecture 5: Social SecurityStudy developments of social security systems and what to be reformed.
<preparation> 2 hour
Review social security parts of the textbook you studied.
<review> 2 hour
Study the relevant statistics downloadable from the MWL HP.
第11回Discussion 5: Social SecurityStudy further the contents of the Lecture 5, examining students' presentations.
<preparation> 2 hour
Prepare for his/her presentation.
<review> 2 hour
Read some references suggested in the lecture.
第12回Lecture 6: InequalityStudy inequality developments in socio-economic context.
<preparation> 2 hour
Review relevant parts of the textbook you studied.
<review> 2 hour
Study the relevant statistics downloadable from the CAO and MHW HP.
第13回Discussion 6: InequalityStudy further the contents of the Lecture 6, examining students' presentations.
<preparation> 2 hour
Prepare for his/her presentation.
<review> 2 hour
Read some references suggested in the lecture.
第14回ReviewReview what are leaned from this course, based on Q&As.
<preparation> 2 hour
Prepare for questions of the topics covered in the course.
<review> 2 hour
Read some references suggested in the lecture.
第15回Exam with its explanationGive the exam of the course (60 min.) and explanation of possible answers (30 min.).
授業形式 A usual lecture will be given biweekly. Each lecture will be followed by a discussion session the next week. Some group works will be assigned.
評価方法
定期試験 レポート 小テスト 授業への
参画度 		その他 合計
50% 0% 0% 50% 0% 100%
評価の特記事項 The group works will account for 50 percent, and the rest will be evaluated by a written exam.
テキスト Some supplementary materials will be distributed or uploaded during the course.
参考文献 吉野直行・マイケル ラクトリン・中馬宏之・麻生良文・中東雅樹・中田真佐男,
『英語で学ぶ日本経済』, 有斐閣, 2010年, 2,700円（税抜）

David Flath, The Japanese Economy, Oxford University Press, 2014.
オフィスアワー(授業相談) I will be available from 3 to 4pm on Friday at my office (Bld. 8, 3-22).
事前学習の内容など，学生へのメッセージ Please try to read an English newspaper article on the Japanese economy at least once a week.