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
16616:IR18‐EE321 International Trade and Investment(R) § 16617:RUIR-3242 International Trade and Investment(R) § 16618:IR-EBS301 International Trade and Investment(R) 2024 春セメスター 月1 国際関係学部 板木 雅彦 2

キャンパス

衣笠

授業施設

恒心館KS306号教室

授業で利用する言語

英語

授業の概要と方法

In international economics that is an essential part of understanding international reations, we will theoretically address various issues related to international trade and investment. Therefore, it is desirable to take the course together with those of international finance and economic development. We will first build a simple one-country economic model, and then introduce and analyze foreign trade. I want you to fully enjoy the sharpness of economic analysis with the help of basic mathematical method. Some interesting topics are examined such as gains from trade, discount of labor, international exploitation, trade imbalance, US-China trade frictions, the beggar-thy-neighbor policy, and the factors that determine international activities of multinational corporations.

受講生の到達目標

You are expected to be familiar with basic principles of economics in general and international economics in particular on the basis of thorough understanding of essential terms and concepts that appear in the course, and to acquire practical ability of applying theory to problems in the real world economy.

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

Take as many economic-related subjects as possible.

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

Introduction and guidance of the course

1〜2

Lec.1：What is an economy? ---the world of labor

Adam Smith and mercantilism
Labor as the source of national wealth
The system of labor

3〜4

Lec.2：The classical trade theory

The absolute advantage theory of Adam Smith
The comparative advantage theory of David Ricardo
Marxian interpretation of the comparative advantage theory

5〜6

Lec.3：The neo-classical trade theory

Heckscher-Ohlin
Factor endownments
Labor-intensive and capital-intensive

7〜8

Lec.4：L.3. Marxian trade theory

Gains from rade
Development strategies
Import-substituting industrialization
Export-oritented industrialization

9

Lec.5： Keynesian trade theory (1)

Basics of Keynesian macro economics
Economic recession and Keynesian policies
Trade balance and national income

10〜11

Lec.6：Keynesian trade theory（2）

The beggar-thy-neighbor policy
The enrich-thy-neighbor policy
The US-China trade frictions

12〜13

Lec.7：Some basic concepts on MNCs

Foreign direct investment and portfolio investment
Parent campany and subsidiaries
International production, export, and licensing

14〜15

Lec.8 : The theory of MNC and FDI

Hymer's advantage theory
Location theory
Internalization theory
Dunning's eclectic theory

授業実施形態

Face-to-face lecture style

授業外学習の指示

Look through daily newspapers and news as an important application of theory you learn to the real world.

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記） 100

The evaluation on the basis of how correctly and creatively one understands the contents of lectures
レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）		 0

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）		 0

成績評価方法(備考)

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

Conduct classes using resumes, monitor screens, question cards, newspaper clippings, and statistical data.

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

Detailed resumes will be distributed for each lectrue.

参考書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations Adam Smith
The Principle of Political Economy and Taxation David Ricardo
Capital Karl Marx
The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money John Maynard Keynes
International Economics: Theory and Policy P. Krugman, M. Obstfeld and M. Melitz
Transnational Corporations and International Production Grazia Ietto-Gillies Edward Elgar
Multinational Enterprises and the Global Economy J. H. Dunning and S. M. Lundan Edward Elgar

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考になるwwwページ

授業内外における学生・教員間のコミュニケーションの方法

manaba+R

備考

【科目ナンバリング・カリキュラムマップはこちらから/Click here to see the Curriculum-Map and Course-Numbering】
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