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
15402:IR18‐EE321 International Trade and Investment(R) § 15403:RUIR-3242 International Trade and Investment(R) § 15404:IR-EBS301 International Trade and Investment(R) 2023 春セメスター 月3 国際関係学部 矢根 遥佳 2

キャンパス

衣笠

授業施設

恒心館KS305号教室

授業で利用する言語

英語

授業の概要と方法

This course will cover the fundamentals and basic theories of international trade and investment, and learn basic concepts that can be applied to real-world cases. Students will learn about the causes and consequences of international trade and acquire the tools to evaluate various trade policies.

受講生の到達目標

On successful completion of this course, students should attain:
1. Basic knowledge on theories of international trade
2. The ability to apply these theories to real-world issues
3. The ability to evaluate the effectiveness of trade policies and international economic trends

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

Basic knowledge of microeconomics is recommended.

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

Overview of World Trade, Globalization

2

The Ricardian Model I

Comparative Advantage, One-Factor Economy

3

The Ricardian Model II

Comparative Advantage, One-Factor Economy

4

The Heckscher-Ohlin Model I

Two-Factor Economy, Stolper-Samuelson Effect, Rybczynski Theorem, Factor Price Equalization Theorem, Heckscher-Ohlin Theorem, Relative Prices, Income Distribution

5

The Heckscher-Ohlin Model II

Two-Factor Economy, Stolper-Samuelson Effect, Rybczynski Theorem, Factor Price Equalization Theorem, Heckscher-Ohlin Theorem, Relative Prices, Income Distribution

6

The Standard Trade Model and Growth

Biased Growth, Immiserizing Growth

7

The “New” Trade Model

Economies of Scale, Imperfect Competition, Intra-industry Trade, “New” Trade Theory, “New” New Trade Theory

8

Firms in the Global Economy

Multinational Enterprises, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Outsourcing, Offshoring

9

International Labor Mobility

Marginal Product of Labor, Real Wage, Income Distribution

10

Instruments of Trade Policy I

Tariff, Export Subsidy, Import Quota, Voluntary Export Restraint (VER)

11

Instruments of Trade Policy II

Tariff, Export Subsidy, Import Quota, Voluntary Export Restraint (VER)

12

The Political Economy of Trade Policy

Policy-making Process, Rent seeking, Negotiation

13

Trade Policy in Developing Countries and Controversies in Trade Policy

Import-Substituting Industrialization, Protectionism

14

Concluding Session

Q&A session

15

Final Examination

Final Examination

授業実施形態

BCP停止の場合は、BCPレベル0～2の記載どおりに授業が行われます。
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.

The class Format for each class will be announced on manaba+R’s course news. Also, the class format for the first class will be notified on manaba+R’s course news before the first class(*).
For “Special Consideration”, please check manaba+R’s College of IR Student Page and the “Study Support Site”.

College of IR Student Page：https://ct.ritsumei.ac.jp/ct/course_1728150
Study Support Site：https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/pathways-future/eng/

(*)To check the class format for the first class of the course, you will need to apply for the “early use request function.” Refer to the Registration Guidebook AY 2023 for details. Please be careful that applying for the early use request does not sign you up for the course. You will need to register for courses during the designated period separately.

授業外学習の指示

It is highly recommended to solve the Problem Sets and exercises provided in class and review them in order to understand the theories and their applications.

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

Final exam (50%)
Problem sets (50%)

成績評価方法(備考)

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

教科書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
International Economics: Theory and Policy Krugman, Paul R., Maurice Obstfeld, and Marc J. Melitz Pearson Education Limited 978-1292417233 12th edition

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

The content of this course will be based on this textbook.

参考書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
The Choice: A Fable of Free Trade and Protectionism Roberts, Russell D. Pearson 3rd Edition

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,学生との直接対話

備考

CONTACT: yanehclass@gmail.com

Please make sure to include “International Trade and Investment” in the subject.
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