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This course offers an overview of Japan's public sector finance, with emphasis on its history, institutions, contemporary issues and challenges.
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1.Introduction: Economy and Public Sector
2.Public Sector in Japan: An Overview with International Comparison
3.Historical Background and the Characteristics of Postwar Public Finance
4.Introduction to Contemporary Issues: Neoliberal Turn under Fiscal Crisis?
5.Budgetary Institutions, Budget Cycle and Expenditure Management
6.Contemporary Issues in Budget Reform
7.Tax Structure and its Change during the Postwar Era
8.Present Tax System and Directions in Tax Reform
9.Government Bonds and Debt Management
10.Social Security Policy and Social Insurance Schemes
11.Social Security Reform for Building Safety Net
12.Fiscal Relations between Central and Local Governments
13.Decentralization Reform in the Context of Globalization
14.Public Enterprises and the Fiscal Investment and Loan Program
15.Other Issues and Concluding Discussion
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Participants are expected to gain basic, appropriate knowledge and insights on fiscal issues in Japan and their implications for cases in other countries.
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Assessed by an essay at the end of the term, with additional consideration given to participation and assignments(if any).
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【成績評価の基準表】
| 秀(S) | 優(A) | 良(B) | 可(C) | 不可(F) |
| 履修目標を越えたレベルを達成している | 履修目標を達成している | 履修目標と到達目標の間にあるレベルを達成している | 到達目標を達成している | 到達目標を達成できていない |
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履修目標：授業で扱う内容（授業のねらい）を示す目標
到達目標：授業において最低限学生が身につける内容を示す目標
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Classes will consist of lectures and free discussions. Readings will be assigned and handouts will be provided when necessary.
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Additional readings will be suggested when appropriate.
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Public Economics, Economic Systems and the Practicum at the NTA
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public finance, public sector reform, globalization, decentralization
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Active participation and discussion will enable you to creat your own understanding for further research.
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