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【Course Purpose and Description】 |
This seminar is aimed at investigating public finance by using a mathematical approach to modern theoretical economics. |
【Learning Objectives】 |
In this seminar, students will be able to understand the mechanisms at work in the public sector by using a mathematical approach to modern theoretical economic analysis. |
【Schedule】 |
1. Introduction 2. Topics (How to use statistics in modern economics) 3. Reading session (Section 1 in Main Textbook 1) 4. Reading session (Section 2 in Main Textbook 1) 5. Reading session (Section 3 in Main Textbook 1) 6. Reading session (Section 4 in Main Textbook 1) 7. Reading session (Section 5 in Main Textbook 1) 8. Reading session (Section 6 in Main Textbook 1) 9. Reading session (Chapters 1 and 2 [2A-2C] in Main Textbook 2) 10. Reading session (Chapter 2 [2D-2F] in Main Textbook 2) 11. Reading session (Chapter 3 [3A-3E] in Main Textbook 2) 12. Reading session (Chapter 3 [3F-3J] in Main Textbook 2) 13. Reading session (Chapter 4 in Main Textbook 2) 14. Reading session (Chapter 5 in Main Textbook 2) 15. Review session The schedule above is tentative and subject to change. |
【Instructional Methods】 |
This course will be in a conventional seminar style. |
【Self-study before/after classes】 |
Students must study mathematical statistics, microeconomics and macroeconomics in advance. |
【Methods of Evaluation and Grading Criteria】 |
Previous activities 30% Term paper 70% |
【Pre-requisites】 |
Students must read Main Textbooks 1, 2 and 3 in advance. |
【Textbooks】 |
Main textbook 1: Tetsuya Sirasago, “Reidai de Manabu Syoho karano Keiryoukeizaigaku” Nihon Hyouron-sya, 2007. ISBN-13: 978-4535554979. Main textbook 2: Andreu Mas-Colell, Michael D. Whinston and Jerry R. Green "Microeconomic Theory" Oxford Univ Pr,1995. ISBN-13: 978-0195102680 Main textbook 3: David Romer, "Advanced Macroeconomics" McGraw Hill, 2011. ISBN-13: 978-0073511375 |
【Reference Materials】 |
None |
【Related Study Fields and Courses】 |
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【Notes】 |
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