| 授業名 | Introduction to Economics |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Introduction to Economics |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | Liu Lian |
| 科目ナンバリングコード Course Numbering Code | GBA107 |
| 授業形態 Class Type | 講義 Regular course |
| 授業形式 Class Format | On Campus |
| 単位 Credits | 2 |
| 言語 Language | EN |
| 学位 Degree | BBA |
| 開講情報 Terms / Location | 2026 UG Nisshin Term2 |
| コード Couse Code | NUC440_N26A |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Mission Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
This course assists students to foster a "Frontier Spirit", and provides basic knowledge of economics that is necessary for better communication in the business environment.
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
Economics is the study of human decision making and its interaction. The study of economics provides analytical tools for all kinds of business decisions. This course introduces economic principles and analysis, which will help students build intuition and pave the road to more advanced courses.
学修到達目標 / Achievement Goal
Upon the completion of this course, students are expected to
1. Understand the basic concepts in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics;
2. Use basic economic concepts to explain simple economic phenomenons;
3. Understand the role of government policy in shaping the economy.
1. Understand the basic concepts in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics;
2. Use basic economic concepts to explain simple economic phenomenons;
3. Understand the role of government policy in shaping the economy.
本授業の該当ラーニングゴール Learning Goals
*本学の教育ミッションを具現化する形で設定されています。
LG1 Critical Thinking
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
LG6 Managerial Perspectives (BBA)
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
LG6 Managerial Perspectives (BBA)
受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes
Students will have a basic understanding of the following topics.
1. Demand and supply
2. Government intervention
3. Macroeconomic measurement
4. Growth and inflation
5. Fairness and social welfare
1. Demand and supply
2. Government intervention
3. Macroeconomic measurement
4. Growth and inflation
5. Fairness and social welfare
SDGsとの関連性 Relevance to Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 4 質の高い教育をみんなに（Quality Education）
教育手法 Teaching Method
| 教育手法 Teaching Method | % of Course Time | |
|---|---|---|
| インプット型 Traditional | 30 % | |
| 参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning | ケースメソッド Case Method | 70 % |
| フィールドメソッド Field Method | 0 % | 合計 Total | 100 % |
事前学修と事後学修の内容、レポート、課題に対するフィードバック方法 Pre- and Post-Course Learning, Report, Feedback methods
The course involves case studies, group discussion, and interactive activities. Case readings are assigned for each class. Active participation in class is expected and required. Students are expected to spend no less than 2 hours in preparation before each session.
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
Demand and supply●使用するケース
Hurricane Sandy: Supply, Demand and Appropriate Responses to the Gas Shortage, IES586-PDF-ENG第2日（Day2）
Consumer choice●使用するケース
Note on Microeconomics for Strategists第3日（Day3）
Auctions●使用するケース
Bidding for Antamina第4日（Day4）
Welfare Economics●使用するケース
Shanghai: GDP Apostasy第5日（Day5）
Universal basic income●使用するケース
Planting the Seeds or Squandering the Fruits? Ontario's Basic Income Experiment第6日（Day6）
Health care policy●使用するケース
Cipla第7日（Day7）
Wrap-up●使用するケース
India Shedding Tears over Onion Prices成績評価方法 Evaluation Criteria
*成績は下記該当項目を基に決定されます。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
| 講師用内規準拠 Method of Assessment | Weights |
|---|---|
| コールドコール Cold Call | 0 % |
| 授業内での挙手発言 Class Contribution | 70 % |
| クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total | 70 % |
| 予習レポート Preparation Report | 0 % |
| 小テスト Quizzes / Tests | 0 % |
| シミュレーション成績 Simulation | 0 % |
| ケース試験 Case Exam | 0 % |
| 最終レポート Final Report | 30 % |
| 期末試験 Final Exam | 0 % |
| 参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment | 0 % |
| 合計 Total | 100 % |
評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria
配布教材と教室における電子機器の利用マナーについて Guidelines for Classroom Technology and Proper Use of Course Materials
- ケースメソッド教育の中核は、積極的な参加と知識の共有です。この教育を支えるため参加者は授業中の電子機器（例：スマートフォン、ノートパソコン）の使用を制限するよう求められます。許可を得た場合でも、教室内では電子機器は、ケース討議に資する目的でのみ使用してください。授業中は、たとえケース討議に関連していても、検索エンジンや生成AIの使用は避けて下さい。
- 配布教材（ケースを含む）は指定された授業への参加以外の目的で利用しないで下さい。著者の権利、著作権、特定情報の機密性を保護するため、許可なく教材を個人や組織（生成AI を含む）に提供することはできません。このルールは、印刷物・電子教材のいずれにも適用されます。
- 詳細は「教室における電子機器の利用マナー・教材の適切な利用に関するガイドライン」を確認のうえ、教員の指示に従い、責任をもって遵守してください。
- Active participation and shared learning is at the core of the case method learning.Participants are asked to limit their use of electronic devices (e.g., laptops, smartphones) during classroom sessions in support of this model. Even with permission granted, devices should only be used in the classroom in service to the case discussion. Online searches and generative AI tools, even if related to the case discussion, are discouraged while class is in session.
- Students are prohibited from using the course materials (including cases) distributed by the university for any purpose other than participation in the designated class.Students must not input, process or test course materials with any artificial intelligence (AI) tools, bots, software, or platforms without the author’s permission. These actions violate the terms of use for the course materials and may also constitute copyright infringement.
- Please refer to the "Classroom Technology Guidelines / Guidelines for Properly Using Course Materials” for details, and follow the instructor’s directions. You are expected to comply with these guidelines responsibly.
教科書 Textbook
- Joseph E. Stiglitz and Carl E. Walsh「Principles of Microeconomics」W.W. Norton & Company（2015）
参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
N.A.
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
"This economics course helped me understand how the world works in terms of money, trade, markets, and decision-making. It gave me both basic and practical knowledge, like supply and demand, inflation, and how governments manage economies. I really appreciated how real world examples were used to explain complex ideas, which made the subject more interesting and easier to follow. Also, the professor was very good clear in explanations, supportive, and made the class engaging."
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
Refereed Articles
- (2025) Influential analysis of smart transportation policy on common prosperity using casual mediation effect inference. Case Studies on Transport Policy 21(101529):
- (2025) Influential effect analysis of digital transportation policies on urban economic green transition. humanities and social sciences communications 1173
- (2025) Mapping Extent of Spillover Channels in Monetary Space: Study of Multidimensional Spatial Effects of US Dollar Liquidity. International Journal of Financial Studies 13(2):
- (2025) How Has the Renminbi’s Role in Non-USD Currency Markets Evolved After COVID-19? An Analysis Based on Spillover Effects. International Journal of Financial Studies 13(1): 2227-7072
- (2024) Climate Change and Corporate Financial Performance. Journal of Risk and Financial Management 17(7): 1911-8066