授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course(JPN) | | | In this course, we will study fundamental macroeconomic topics such as growth, inflation, unemployment, and business cycles beyond the introductory level. Students will learn to work with formal macroeconomic models and analyze the role of monetary policy and fiscal policy in both the short run and the long run. |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | | In this course, we will study fundamental macroeconomic topics such as growth, inflation, unemployment, and business cycles beyond the introductory level. Students will learn to work with formal macroeconomic models and analyze the role of monetary policy and fiscal policy in both the short run and the long run. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | | After taking this course, students will be able to analyze macroeconomic dynamics using intermediate-level theoretical models, distinguish between short-run and long-run economic forces, and assess the effects of monetary and fiscal policy. Students will also develop the ability to interpret macroeconomic data, evaluate policy tradeoffs, and critically engage with modern macroeconomic debates. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | 1. Measuring Economic Activity
2. The Classical Long-Run Model
3. Saving, Investment, and the Financial System
4. Money, Inflation, and Monetary Institutions
5. Unemployment and the Labor Market
6. Economic Growth: The Solow Model
7. Economic Growth: Extensions and Evidence
8. The Open Economy
9. Aggregate Demand and the IS–LM Model
10. Aggregate Supply and Price Dynamics
11. The AD-AS Framework
12. Business Cycles and Macroeconomic Shocks
13. Monetary Policy: Strategy and Rules
14. Fiscal Policy and Public Debt
15. Overview of Microfoundations, New Keynesian Perspectives and DSGE models |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | There is no prerequisite for taking this course.
The following book is closely related to the course's content:
Mankiw, N. G. (2022). Macroeconomics (11th ed.). Worth Publishers. (or any other edition that is recent enough) |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | | Quiz sessions (50%) and final exam (50%). This course does not adopt the course withdrawal system. Students who are absent from the exam will automatically receive a 'W' grade for the course. |
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教科書・参考書
Textbook/Reference Book | | | The lecture materials (and all course related instructions) will be provided via TACT. |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | You are encouraged to read sections of the above-mentioned book related to the day’s lecture before and after each class. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | | Active participation is highly encouraged! Please feel free to ask questions and share your thoughts during the lecture. |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | | Lectures are held in person. |
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遠隔授業（オンデマンド型）で行う場合の追加措置
Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | |
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質問への対応方法
Office hour | | | Questions will be taken during and after each class, through TACT or by email. |
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