授業の概要（ねらい）

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 classes of each topic, students are provided with the topic's fundamentals. Following the introductory lectures, detailed topics will be examined, and students are expected to participate in classes through presentations and discussions.
The lecture format is subject to change.

授業の到達目標

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.

成績評価の方法および基準

Students will be graded as follows:
Presentations : 80% of final grade
Discussions (final exam): 20% of final grade

教科書・参考文献

準備学修の内容

Preparation for presentations.

その他履修上の注意事項

The lectures will be given in English. The ability to understand and communicate in English is a prerequisite for this course.

授業内容