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授業の概要（ねらい） |
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What is the meaning of a fair tax system? What role does the social security system play in society? What leads to the growth of public debt? In this course, we examine characteristics of Japanese society as well as of foreign countries through a study of public finance.
The course is structured as follows: in the first class, students are provided with the fundamentals of public finance. Following the introductory lecture, detailed topics will be examined, and students are expected to participate in classes through presentations and discussions.
The lecture format is subject to change.
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授業の到達目標 |
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1.Learn the fundamentals of public finance and define basic terminology in their own words.
2.Be able to examine, analyze and articulate the characteristics of public finance systems both in Japan and abroad.
3.Be able to explain the relationship between economic globalization and changes in public finance systems.
4.Understand recent topics and issues concerning public finance, and discuss this in their own words.
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成績評価の方法および基準 |
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Students will be graded as follows:
Presentations (60% of final grade)
Final exam (40% of final grade)
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教科書・参考書 |
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There is no textbook required for this course. Reading references will be assigned during the introduction and during lectures relating to each topic.
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準備学修の内容 |
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Preparation for presentations.
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その他履修上の注意事項 |
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The lectures will be given in English. The ability to understand and communicate in English is a prerequisite for this course.
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各回の授業内容 |
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| 【第１回】 | | Introduction: Course organization, presentation methods | | 【第２回】 | | Fundamentals of Public Finance – What is public finance? | | 【第３回】 | | Public Finance in Japan I – The tax system | | 【第４回】 | | Public Finance in Japan II – Public expenditure | | 【第５回】 | | Public Finance in Japan III – The social security system | | 【第６回】 | | Student Presentations I | | 【第７回】 | | Student Presentations II | | 【第８回】 | | Student Presentations III | | 【第９回】 | | Student Presentations IV | | 【第10回】 | | Public Finance in Foreign Countries | | 【第11回】 | | Student Presentations V | | 【第12回】 | | Student Presentations VI | | 【第13回】 | | Student Presentations VII | | 【第14回】 | | Student Presentations VIII | | 【第15回】 | Discussion and Final Exam
*The topics are subject to change. |
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