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This course examines government finance in Japan, particularly with focusing on its history, institution, contemporary issues and challenges.
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1. Introduction
2. Public Finance in Japan: An Overview with International Comparison
3. A Brief History of Public Finance in Japan: From World War II to 1970s
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. Japanese Tax System and Its History since World War II
8. Contemporary Tax Issues and Directions in Tax Reform
9. Government Bonds and Debt Management
10. Spending Without Taxation: The Fiscal Investment and Loan Program
11. Social Security, Education, and Public Finance: The System of Welfare, Social Insurance, and Education in Japan
12. A History of "Social Security Reform" and Movements Toward Restructuring Safety Net
13. Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations Between Central and Local Governments
14. From Centralization to Decentralization: A History of Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations
15. Concluding Discussion
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Students are expected to research fiscal systems in their country topic by topic before class. This will enable students to understand contents of lecture deeply from comparative perspective. Active participation in class and memos will help their further study and research in depth and scope.
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The primary course objective is to provide students with basic knowledge and theory of public finance and insights on fiscal issues in Japan.
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Students are expected to learn basic knowledge and theory of public finance and fiscal issues in Japan. This will prepare students to be a learned consumer of public finance theory and knowledge, and thus, enable students to engage constructively in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public finance policies not only in Japan, but also in other countries.
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Grades will be determined by an final essay, class 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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Readings will be assigned and handouts will be provided when necessary.
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Public Economics, Economic Systems
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public finance, public sector, deficits, democracy, society, liberty, decentralization
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Attendance is mandatory. Students who must miss a class for some reasons are supposed to email a lecturer before class. Active participation are very welcome, which will enrich students' experience in the classroom and deepen students' understanding concerning public finance for further research.
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