| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50972:Foundation Course to Policy Science Ⅲ (P) | 2024 | Spring | Wed3 | College Of Policy Science | TAKASHINO NINA | 2 |
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Course Outline and Method
Economics offers us deep insights into some of the most formidable problems of life and offers solutions to them too. We learn basic concepts of economics and discuss current issues of interest.
At the end of each lecture, the instructor will give a mini-test to confirm understanding. Also, the instructor will provide assignments as preparation for the next lecture. Students will be asked to give short presentations and join discussions.
Keywords: supply, demand, trade, competition, benefit, cost, market, growth
Student Attainment Objectives
1. be able to obtain key concepts of supply, demand, market, and economic growth.
2. be able to develop skills in presentation, peer reviews, and discussion.
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Introduction |
Economics: Foundations and Models |
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| 2 | Comparative Advantage and the Market System |
Competition, Cooperation, and International Trade |
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| 3 | Demand and Supply |
Labor Migration in the Land of the Free |
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| 4 | Market Failure I |
Environmental Problems and Policy |
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| 5 | Market Failure II |
Regulation, Redistribution, and Rights |
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| 6 | The Economics of Health Care |
Demand and Supply at the Healthcare Buffet |
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| 7 | Firms and Corporate Governance |
Financial Markets, Principals, Agents, and Moral Hazard |
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| 8 | Summary I |
Reviews various topics covered in the course |
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| 9 | Consumer Choice and Elasticity |
Supply, Demand, and the Economics of Prohibition |
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| 10 | Technology, Production, and Costs |
What Foreign Factories Mean for the Developing World |
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| 11 | Perfectly Competitive Markets |
Is Government Regulation the Secret to Competitive Success? |
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| 12 | Monopoly |
Firm Decisions and the Pursuit of Profit |
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| 13 | GDP: Measuring Total Production and Income |
Poverty at the Personal and National Levels |
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| 14 | Unemployment |
Stimulus Spending and Job |
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| 15 | Summary II |
Reviews various topics covered in the course |
Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
Students think and prepare answers for the next class.
Review class material and contact the instructor if needed.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | ||
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
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| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | Mini test = 30%
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials of Economics, Seventh Edition | Hubbard and O'Brien | Pearson | ||
| Econversations: Today’s Students Discuss Today’s Issues First Edition | Stephen J.K. Walters | Pearson | 139780133074659 | eText |
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
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:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html