Faculty of Economics

Department of Economics

Learning in Department of Economics

Learn various methods of economics and work on solving social problems.

Economics is a very broad study. To put it in a word, it is "an academic study that thinks about what to do to improve society." In order to think about what to do, it is necessary to understand the structure of society, understand the problems facing real society, and consider measures to solve them.
Modern society has become more complex, such as globalization, the progress of computerization, and the advancement of technology. In response, new research methods are needed in economics, such as analyzing a large amount of statistical data and incorporating the principle of human behavior into the theory.
At Department of Economics, we will learn a wide range of economics approaches, from traditional theories to the latest analytical methods, as well as engage in empirical research analysis with diverse spaces ranging from the global economy to local communities. By actually touching the problems that society has, you will deepen your understanding of systems and policies, and learn practical methods for solving problems.

Policy for Graduation Certification and Degree Grant Diploma Policy

A.: Students acquire the ability to understand representative approaches of economics and to consider the economy and society from a broad perspective.
B.: We have acquired the ability to logically consider various economic phenomena while utilizing quantitative and statistical data and models.
C.: He has acquired the ability to consider the actions and relationships of economic actors, such as firms that cross borders and finance, while also being aware of the relationship with the Japanese economy.
D.: In addition to understanding the intentions of various policies and institutions related to the economy, society, and region, along with their historical background, they acquire the ability to consider their strengths and weaknesses.

Student VOICE

By deepening knowledge of the region and international economy, I was able to develop the ability to think about the future of the town.

Department of Economics 4 (as of April 1, 2025)

Yudai Tamura (from Yamaguchi Prefectural Tabe High School)

I wanted to learn how to contribute to the community while living in Shimonoseki City, so I entered Shimonoseki City University Faculty of Economics. Department of Economics is characterized by its extensive classes that incorporate regional and international perspectives. In "Regional Theory" and "Regional Policy I and II", we learned about the issues facing local communities and their solutions from both theoretical and practical perspectives. As we faced themes such as the declining birthrate and aging population and the revitalization of the local economy, we developed the ability to think about the future of the town where we live. In "International Economics," students systematically learned the mechanisms of international economic activities, such as trade of goods and services across borders, capital movements, and exchange rates. I learned about the impact of international economic movements on the region, and realized the importance of capturing the region from a global perspective.
Through these learnings, I have acquired the ability to think from multiple perspectives based on economic and social backgrounds, rather than looking at the region one-sidedly. In the future, as a firefighter, we want to protect the safety of local people. We will continue to make efforts with the knowledge and perspective cultivated at Shimonoseki City University, and the strong feeling of thinking about the community.

Policy for organizing and implementing curriculum Curriculum policy

A.: Understand the main approach of economics through major basics.
B.: Students will deepen their ability to logically consider economic phenomena through their application of theories and analysis methods.
C.: Students will deepen their ability to consider the actions and relationships of economic actors across borders through the application of "International and East Asia".
D.: Students will deepen their ability to consider policies and systems related to economic, social, and regional areas through their application "systems and policies" and "regions".

Introduction of Courses

Microeconomics

Microeconomics is a study that thinks about our happiness in a world where we make things, interact with others, use and enjoy what we make. Someone needs to produce in order for us to consume and feel happy. In other words, the entire process of production, exchange and consumption must be considered. In this lecture, you will learn to understand the trends in behavior when people put their own happiness first, and to explain the changes in prices and trading volume of various things on the same principle.

Western Economic History

U.S. environmental historian J.R. McNeil points out that “the drawback of a person who does not want to know the past is that he does not know the present.” In Western economic history, we will examine what historical background the Western countries created capitalism, and how capitalism influenced society and people's lives. As a result, we hope that our understanding of modern socio-economics will deepen. Using images and painting materials, we conduct classes in history that are different from memorization.

Economic geography

Why is the distribution of industry and population biased? Why does the regional disparity, represented by overconcentration in Tokyo, not shrink? What should we do to make local cities sustainable? In this lecture, we will approach these questions from the perspective of economic geography, an academic discipline that captures economic phenomena spatially. By learning logic and examples related to the location and agglomeration of industries, and the growth and decline of cities, we will understand the geographical situation of modern society and economy, and develop thinking skills for solving problems.

Professional Education Curriculum

		1 year	2 years	3 years	4 years
Dedicated Attack Group Foundation		Introduction to Economics Economic Mathematics Theory of Japanese Economy Microeconomics I Macroeconomics I Economic fundamentals I Introduction to International Economics	Microeconomics II Macroeconomics II Economic fundamentals II Economic statistics Financial Theory I Finance I Economic geography I Japanese Economic History Western Economic History International Economics Industrial Organization I
Dedicated Attack O Use	Ri Theory ・ Minutes Sekai Hand Law		Econometrics I History of Economics Corporate analysis theory	Econometrics II Applied Microeconomics Theory of Industrial Organization II Applied Metric Economic Analysis Applied Macroeconomics Social research theory
	Country At the time ・ East A Ji A		International Trade Theory Development Economics	International Macroeconomics International Political Science International Relations East Asian Economic Theory Chinese Economic Theory Modern Korean Social Theory International Financial Theory Theory of multinational corporations Asian Economic History Chinese Social Theory Korean Economic Theory
	System Degree ・ Government Measures		Economic Policy I and II Financial Theory II Finances II Social Policy Public Economics Educational Economics	Modern Capitalism Theory Securities theory Labor Economics Social Security Theory Environmental Economics Nonprofit Organization Theory Administrative Studies Theory of the Financial System Insurance theory Medical Economics Welfare management theory
	Land Area		Regional theory Economic Geography II Town development theory Sociology	Regional Policy I and II Local finance theory Small and Medium Enterprises Fisheries Economic Theory Theory of Urban Planning Urban Sociology Local Autonomy Theory Geographical Studies Regional Industry Theory Urban environment theory
Professional exercises				Specialized exercise I	Specialized Exercise II

※The curriculum is subject to change.

Example of timetable

Time schedule (1st year spring semester)

The first foreign language is English, Chinese, and Korean.

	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI
1		Shimonoseki Industry and Mirai			Career Design A
2	Economic Mathematics	Introduction to Economics	Korean Ia	Health and Exercise
3	Chinese L	Theory of Japanese Economy		Academic Literacy	Korean Ib
4	Introduction to Statistics
5	Introduction to Mathematics

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Schedule (3rd year spring semester)

	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI
1	History of Economics		Administrative Studies	Labor Economics	Local finance theory
2	Local Autonomy Theory	Social Security Theory			Theory of Industrial Organization II
3			Social Policy		Modern Capitalism Theory
4	Constitution of Japan				Specialized exercise I
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Teacher introduction

"Economic" and related "knowledge and information" to learn deeply and widely from specialists.

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