| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34756:Introductory International Economics (E) | 2023 | Fall | Fri3 | College Of Economics | OKAWA MASAYUKI | 2 |
Campus
Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
Lectures, reports and so on are basically conducted in English, but there could be cases in which attendants can communicate in Japanese.
The speed of lecture and topics could be flexibly changed depending upon students' understanding.
The instructor basically lectures materials and, then, students are invited to make short presentation of parts of materials. (PPTs are provided by the lecturer). The students' presentations are based upon agreement between attendants and the instructor.
Student Attainment Objectives
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 |
About this course
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Globalization, Gravity model, GDP, Geometrical distance, Trade and factor flows, Developing countries, Outsourcing |
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| 2-3 | World trade: An overview |
Globalization, Gravity model, Geometrical distance, Trade and factor flows, Developing countries, Outsourcing |
|
| 4-6 | National income accounting and Balance of payments |
Gross domestic product (GDP), Gross national product (GNP), National income, Balance of Payments |
|
| 7-9 | Theory of international trade and gains from trade (1): Ricardian model |
Production technology, comparative advantage, trade pattern, gains from trade, |
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| 10-11 | Consumers, Producers and Efficiency of Markets |
Demand curve, Supply curve, Consumer surplus, Producer surplus, Total surplus |
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| 12-14 | Theory of trade policy: import tariffs and quantity restrictions |
Import tariff, Dead-weight loss, Production subsidy, Consumption tax, Quotas. |
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| 15 | Foreign exchange rate |
Foreign exchange rate, flexible exchange rate, purchasing power parity, asset approach |
Class Format
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.
The lectures will be conducted by face to face lecture in the classroom.
However, depending upon the BCP level of Ritsumeikan, it could be possible that the lecture method will be switched to Hybrid method. In the case of Hybrid method or online lecture by zoom, lecturer will inform the URL of the Zoom to the students in the course news of the International Economics page in Manaba+R.
Recommendations for Private Study
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | 0 | |
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
0 | |
| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | Evaluation based on student’s attendance attitude in the class such as student's presentation and/or discussion, homework assignments. mid-term and end-term reports. |
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Economics: Theory and Policy | Krugman, Obstfeld and Melitz | Peason | ||
| World Trade and Payments: An Introduction | Caves, J.A. Frankel, R.W. Jones | Pearson | ||
| International Economics | R.C. Feenstra, A.N. Taylor | Worth Publishers | ||
| Principles of Economics | G. Mankiw | Cengage |
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Other Comments
URL:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/