We are an English zemi!
Though we accept all types of students (A/B, PEARL, Other majors), our papers and presentations are done in English. If the English explanations are not sufficient, some Japanese can be used during discussions or between students as well.
卒業論文は日本語でも可能です。
Textbooks
Our seminar focusses on the intersection of international economics and data science. Put simply, we analyze issues of international economics using data analysis.
- International Economics: The economic interaction of countries and the effect of international issues in world economic activities.
- Business Data Science: Examine the changes in the variables, investigate the relationship between them, and identify the causal relationships.
Below are the two textbooks we reference. We also utilize R programming.
Study Methods
Learning the theory in the main seminar lessons to build a good foundation and form your own opinion.
Group discussions with seminar members and helping each other at sub-seminars.
Using theories and statistical tools to analyze specific data to support your arguments.
Seminar Schedule
- Spring Semester: Wednesday 5th and 6th period
- Fall Semester: Wednesday 4th and 5th period
- Sub-seminar sessions are decided by students.
Workshops and in-zemi’s with other universities and seminars are also scheduled. Previous in-zemi and workshops include:
- Hitotsubashi University (Sugita Seminar)
- University of Tokyo (Furusawa Seminar)
- Kyoto University (Jinji Seminar)
- Keio University (Kimura Seminar, Sasahara Seminar
This year (2023) inzemi schedule:
- Jinji Seminar
- Sugita Seminar and Furusawa Seminar
- Sasahara Seminar