担当者 | 小西 杏奈教員紹介 | |
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単位・開講先 | 選択必修 2単位 [経済学科] | |
科目ナンバリング | PFP-204 |
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.
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.
Students will be graded as follows:
Presentations :80% of final grade
Discussions (Final exam) : 20% of final grade
種別 | 書名 | 著者・編者 | 発行所 |
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教科書 | There is no textbook required for this course. Reading references will be assigned during the introduction and during lectures relating to each topic. | ||
参考文献 |
Preparation for presentations.
The lectures will be given in English. The ability to understand and communicate in English is a prerequisite for this course.
回 | 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. |