Numbering Code	U-ECON00 30030 SJ43 U-ECON00 40040 SJ43	Year/Term	2022 ・ First semester
Number of Credits	2	Course Type
Target Year		Target Student
Language	Japanese	Day/Period	Tue.5
Instructor name	YAMADA KEN (Graduate School of Economics Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	In this practicum, each student independently learns empirical research related to labor economics. First, you will select some of the major research issues in labor economics and read the relevant textbook sections. Next, you will investigate the literature related to the research issues and examine journal articles. The aim is to deepen your expertise in labor economics and touch on the latest research results.
Course Goals	Learn recent findings related to labor economics.
Schedule and Contents	Students consult with a professor to determine research topics according to their interests, and present and discuss related textbook sections. Week 1: Setting research themes Weeks 2-14: Review of labor economics and examination of related research Week 15: Summary
Evaluation Methods and Policy	Evaluation is based on participation points (class participation and presentation).
Course Requirements	You must have successfully completed labor economics. Econometrics must be completed or completion should be expected.
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	Focus on the issues as instructed during the classes and prepare for the next presentation.
Textbooks	Textbooks/References	Introduced during classes
References, etc.	Introduced during classes