| 授業名 | Introduction to Economics |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Introduction to Economics |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | Liu Lian |
| コード Couse Code | NUC444_N25A |
| 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 |
| 科目区分 Course Category | 教養教育科目 / Liberal Arts |
| 学位 Degree | BBA |
| 開講情報 Terms / Location | 2025 UG Nisshin Term2 |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Misson 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.
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
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
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
1. Hurricane Sandy: Supply, Demand and Appropriate Responses to the Gas Shortage, IES586-PDF-ENG2. Aluminum Smelting in South Africa: Alusaf's Hillside Project
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
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
Timothy Taylor and Steven A. Greenlaw “Principles of Economics 2e” OpenStax (2015) 9888407368
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
Teaching this course for the first time
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
Refereed Articles
- (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
- (2023) The Effect of ESG performance on the stock market during the COVID-19 Pandemic-Evidence from Japan. Economic Analysis and Policy 79 2204-2296
- (2023) Spillover effect of the RMB and Non-USD currencies after the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence captured from 30-minute high frequency data. International Review of Economics & Finance 84 1059-0560
- (2022) Smart assessment and forecasting framework for healthy development index in urban cities. Cities 131(Cities): 1873-6084