Keio University

This course is for learning theoretical foundations of behavioral economics. In behavioral economics, researchers test assumptions of one’s behavior through surveys and experiments, thus leading to new theories for economic behavior. These research methods and theories will be useful for understanding international differences in economic behavior and outcome such as economic growth and income distributions. This course mainly focuses on behavioral economic research on time preferences and attitudes toward risk. 

Course enrollees are also encouraged to register for the course, International Economy and Behavioral Economics B, at the same time or after completing this course. 

This course offers the foundation of modern macroeconomics. It introduces both models and empirics of economic growth; cross-country income differences, and productivity. The class familiarizes one with key concepts and issues in macroeconomics and enables them to shape their own analyses using models and data.

This course is aimed at students who have experience studying at the intermediate level. It provides a comprehensive study of upper-intermediate Japanese language, preparing students to move on to the advanced level. Through close reading of textbooks, the course increases one's knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and kanji, and improves one's reading comprehension and written expression skills. Similarly, the course improves one's oral expression skills to explain and discuss what they have understood. 

Textbook: "Let's Learn Intermediate Levels: Intermediate Levels" by Etsuko Hirai and Sachiko Miwa (2009), Three A Network 
 

Prerequisite: It is strongly encouraged that students to take the statistics/econometrics classes in the same semester if they have not yet done so.
 

This course provides an opportunity for students to conduct academic research in the field of economics; summarize research outcomes in a paper effectively, and present their research outcomes in an engaging manner. Given the increasing demand for data analysis skills in industry and academia, this course is designed to help students learn empirical skills and apply them in academic research.
 

This course focuses on intermediate grammar corresponding to Level N3 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).

This course is intended for students who have already learned the basics of keigo (honorific Japanese). It focuses on developing the communication skills necessary for formal situations, such as in business settings. Students learn how to use keigo appropriately and practice both speaking and listening through dialogues and comprehension exercises.