Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
12857:[2025 Spring]IR18‐DE105 Macroeconomics (RA) § 12858:RUIR-1211 Macroeconomics(RA) 2025 Spring Tue2 College　Of　International　Relations HO THANH TAM 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

MEIGAKUKAN　MG001

Language

英語

Course Outline and Method

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This introductory course covers macroeconomic principles for international students. It covers the key data of macroeconomics, short-run topics, such as the business cycle and stabilization policy, and long-run topics, such as economic growth, the natural rate of unemployment, persistent inflation, and the effects of government debt.
Throughout the course, students will explore key concepts such as economic growth, consumer price index, inflation, unemployment, monetary policy, fiscal policy, saving and investment, and economic dynamics in both short and long run.

Student Attainment Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Understand basic macroeconomic concepts and theories
2. Understand the role of economic agents in the economy
3. Understand how economic concepts can be put to work in explaining real-world issues
4. Apply macroeconomic theories to understand an important issue or event.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Introduction and Course Overview

Macroeconomics, Microeconomic Thinking, Macroeconomic Models, Course Overview

2

Measuring the Value of Economic Activities

Gross Domestic Product, Consumption, Investment, Government Purchase, Net Exports

3

Measuring the Cost of Living

Consumer Price Index, Real Interest Rate, Unemployment Rate

4

Production and Growth

Economic Growth, Productivity, Public Policy

5

Monetary Policy

Central Bank, Bank and Monetary Supply, Monetary Policy

6

Fiscal Policy

National Debt, Public Sectors, Social Security, Federal Deficits

7

Inflation and Unemployment

Inflation, Social Costs, Minimum Wage, Unemployment Insurance, the Theory of Efficiency Wages

8

Balance of Payment

Balance of Payments, Debt, Financial Crises, Stabilization Policy

9

The Open Economy I

The International Flow of Capital and Goods, Saving and Investment, Exchange Rates, Purchasing Power Parity

10

The Open Economy II

 Equilibrium in the Open Economy, Government Budget Deficits, Trade Policy

11

Aggregate Demand

Economic Fluctuations, Goods Market and the IS Curve, Money Market and the LM Curve, Demand Shocks

12

Aggregate Supply


Inflation, Unemployment, the Phillip Curve, Supply Shocks

13

Economic Growth and Development

Accumulation of Capital, Human Capital, Population Growth, Technology, Policies

14

Group Presentations

Group Presentations and Discussions on Selected Macroeconomic Topics

Class Format

This macroeconomics course will be taught in person.
Classes will take place in the classroom according to schedule.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students must attend lectures, participate in class discussions, and complete assigned readings. They need to allocate sufficient time for self-study, submit assignments by the deadline, and prepare group presentations.
To get the most from lectures, students should review the instructor-provided readings beforehand. During class, students should actively take notes, ask questions, share opinions, and join discussions.
Students are encouraged to work in groups on topics related to the economy.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

- Class participation and quizzes: 20%
- Assignment: 30%
- Group presentation: 30%
- Final report (about 1,500 words): 20%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Course grades will be determined by:
    - Class participation and short answer quizzes after each session
    - Two problem-solving writing assignments
    - A group presentation on a selected topic
    - A final report analyzing current news using macroeconomic principles
Please note: Late or incomplete assignments may result in grade reduction, and missing three or more classes will result in a failing grade ("F").

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Principles of Macroeconomics Mankiw, N. Gregory Cengage Learning 978-1305971509
Principles of Economics Mankiw, N. Gregory Cengage Learning 978-0357038314

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/
International Monetary Fund: https://www.imf.org/
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development: https://www.oecd.org/
The Economist: https://www.economist.com
The Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com
World Bank: https://www.worldbank.org/
World Trade Organization: http://www.wto.org
Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce: https://www.bea.gov

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

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