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学習目標(到達目標) |
(CP/DP Code:1 2 3 4 5 8)
Taking the first part of the class (International Finance I) is desirable, but not required. Exchange students, international students, students who studied abroad, are particularly welcome to take this class. |
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授業概要(教育目的) |
This class will focus on real-world issues (exchange rate crisis, capital flows, etc.) based on the basics we have learned in the class in fall semester and the textbook. |
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| 授業計画表 |
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| 回 | 項目 | 内容 |
| 第1回 | Core Principle Approach | Textbook (Introductory Part) | | 第2回 | Money | What is money? (Ch 1) | | 第3回 | Cryptocurrency, Digital currency, etc. | The rise and fall of cryptocurrency https://www.moneyandbanking.com/commentary/2019/7/14/libras-dramatic-call-to-regulatory-action | | 第4回 | Payment Systems and cash-obssessed Japanese consumers | Ch. 2 : https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/03/29/business/cash-obsessed-japan-slowly-buying-digital-payment-systems/#.Xkfmt2hLjGM | | 第5回 | Financial Instruments, Financial Markets, and Financial Institutions | Ch. 3 | | 第6回 | Financial Instruments, Financial Markets, and Financial Institutions | Ch. 3 | | 第7回 | Future value, present value and interest rates | Ch. 4
| | 第8回 | What is "risk"?
| Ch. 5 | | 第9回 | Understanding bonds
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| | 第10回 | Understanding stocks | Ch 7. | | 第11回 | Japanese Government Bonds | To be distributed | | 第12回 | Japanese Government Bond and Bank of Japan's Monetary Policy | To be distributed | | 第13回 | Japanese Yen exchange rate | To be distributed | | 第14回 | Review for the final exam
| Review what we have learnt for the final exam | | 第15回 | Final Exam | In-class final exam. |
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| 授業形式 |
I am aiming for a small and interactive class. Students from foreign countries can introduce the problems their own countries face. Your active participation counts for the grade (10%) |
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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 |
There will be sample final exam questions out of which 3-4 questions will be asked. |
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| テキスト |
Krugman, Obstfeld, and Melitz., 10 or 11th edition |
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| 参考文献 |
We will use articles from the Economist and the Financial Times occasionally, which will be posted on the Webclass. Please link your Email address to Ecolink. |
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| オフィスアワー(授業相談) |
By Appointment. I will have an extra office hour before the exam for the last-minute help. |
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| 事前学習の内容など，学生へのメッセージ |
Slides will be uploaded the night before the class at the latest, so please have a look at it. "International" and "Finance" are the core of today's economic dynamics. I will try to make learning fun so that you can learn better. Your cooperation will be highly appreciated. |