授業科目名 年度 学期 開講曜日・時限 学部・研究科 全担当教員 単位数
12859:[2025 秋セメスター]IR18‐DE105 Macroeconomics(RB) § 12860:RUIR-1211 Macroeconomics(RB) 2025 秋セメスター 火3 国際関係学部 HO THANH TAM 2

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授業施設

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授業で利用する言語

英語

授業の概要と方法

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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.

受講生の到達目標

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.

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授業スケジュール

授業回数/
担当教員（複数担当の場合） 		テーマ
キーワード・文献・補足事項等
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

授業実施形態

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

授業外学習の指示

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.

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記）

レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）

上記以外の試験・レポート、平常点評価
（日常的な授業における取組状況の評価）		 100

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

成績評価方法(備考)

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").

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
Principles of Macroeconomics Mankiw, N. Gregory Cengage Learning 978-1305971509
Principles of Economics Mankiw, N. Gregory Cengage Learning 978-0357038314

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考になるwwwページ

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

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