Graduate - Division of Economics - Department of Economics

Economics

Overview

Economic phenomena are so complex and so diverse that it is impossible to understand them without some abstraction. The purpose of economic theory is to provide a framework that enables us to see the fundamental structures and causal relationships beneath the apparently chaotic dynamics of actual economies. At the same time, economic research requires not only thorough knowledge of theoretical models but also deep understanding of an appropriate statistical tools, institutional structures and historical facts. This department offers core lecture courses on microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics to acquire the fundamental knowledge of economic theory, as well as a variety of advanced courses including general equilibrium theory, game theory, contract theory, empirical macroeconomics, and economic dynamics. This department also emphasizes the importance of training researchers and specialists who can apply economic theories to practical issues and policy designs in various aspects of contemporary economies. For this purpose, students can learn a wide variety of special fields, such as fiscal policy and public economics, financial institutions and monetary policy, industrial organization and economics of law, international trade and global finance, labor economics and social policy, urban studies and transportation economics, economic development and area studies. Students in this department are expected to choose a few of these special fields and work on them intensively after having mastered the basics of economic theory and statistical analysis.

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