Economic History of JapanⅡ
TeachersTAMA Shinnosuke
Grade, SemesterYear 2 2nd semest [Department of Regional Economics, Faculty of Economics]
Categorycourse of economics studies
Elective, CreditsElective 2credit
 Syllabus Number8B206

Course Description

In this class, we will review Japan's modern and modern times from the economic side based on the text and learn the basic flow of economic development. At that time, we will study with emphasis on the relationship with the movement of the world surrounding Japan. In addition, in class, we will work on group learning over issues. Through it, we will develop DP1 of our diploma policy.

Course Objectives

You will be able to explain the major trends in Japan's economic development in modern and contemporary Japan.
You will be able to explain the relationship between the Japanese economy and the world economy.
You will be able to talk about the economic issues facing Japan today from a historical point of view.
You will be possible to critically talk about various debates over the Japanese economy.

Grading Policy

Regular quiz(25%), Mid-term exam (25%), final exam (50%), total (100%).
The midterm exam will be returned to you and deepen our understanding once again.

Textbook and Reference

KindTitleAuthorPublisher
Textbook"Japanese Economy"Koujirou SakuraiNIHONHYOURONSYA
ISBN978-4-535-55720-8
References

Requirements(Assignments)

Before the lesson, read the relevant chapter of the textbook carefully and do homework for about 90 minutes to check your interests.
After the class, review the resume distributed in the class, re-read the textbook for the points that are important, and do homework for about 90 minutes to check your interests.

Note

Schedule

1Aims and methods of class, business cycle after the war
2Plaza Agreement (Chapter 7, 1.2)
3The emergence of bubble economy (Chapter 7, 3.4)
4Burst of the Bubble Economy (Chapter 8 1)
5Financial crisis and long-term depression (Chapter 8, 2.3)
6Revitalization of the Japanese economy (Chapter 9.1)
7Financial system stability (Chapter 9 2.3)
8Summary of the first half and midterm examination
9Global Financial Crisis (Part 1) (Chapter 10 1.2)
10Global Financial Crisis (Part 2) (Chapter 10, 3.4)
11Development of Abenomics (Part 1) (Chapter 11 1.2)
12Development of Abenomics (Part 2) (Chapter 11, 3.4.5)
13Population Decline and Economic Growth (Part 1) (Chapter 12, 1.2.3)
14Population Decline and Economic Growth (Part 2) (Chapter 12, 4.5)
15Second half summary and final exam