授業の概要（ねらい）

This class aims to understand varieties of Economic Systems. Nowadays there is actually one economic system, i.e. Capitalist Economic System. But historically speaking, there has been an alternative. In fact in the era of the Cold War, dozens of countries functioned as a Socialist Economic System. Therefore, we want to understand whether there should be an alternative to take in the current situation. We will touch upon the functioning of the Socialist Economic System and draw some lessons learned from the failure of the Socialist System. Besides, among the Capitalist Economic System, we cannot ignore the difference in many aspects, such as social securities and labor management. Hence we will also study the varieties of Capitalist Economic System.

授業の到達目標

Students can tell the specificities of the Socialist Economic System in comparison with the Capitalist Economic System. Students also have to understand there are varieties of the Capitalist Economic System.

成績評価の方法および基準

At the end of each class, students have to submit a reaction paper which should be counted as an attendant point. The total of an attendant point will be 28. The rest will be calculated by the final examination, which should be 72 maximum.

教科書・参考文献

準備学修の内容

The students who want to understand the functioning of the economy as a social system will be welcome. They always have to have an acute interest in the development of the economy, historically and actually. Questions and comments are always welcome.

その他履修上の注意事項

Japanese students will be welcome although the course will be given only in English.

授業内容