Studying various methods of economics and working to solve social problems
Economics is a very wide range of studies. To put it in a nutshell, it is "learning that considers 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 that the real society has, and consider ways to solve it.
Modern society is becoming more complex, such as globalization, computerization, and advanced technology. In response, new research methods are needed in economics, such as analysis of large amounts of statistical data and incorporating human behavioral principles into theories.
At the same time, Department of Economics learns a wide range of economics, from traditional theory to the latest analytical method, and also engages in empirical research and analysis with a wide range of scales from global economies to local communities. By actually touching on the issues facing society, you will deepen your understanding of systems and policies, and learn practical methods for solving problems.
VOICE for current students
Department of Economics 3rd year (as of April 1, 2023) Yuki Sawada (born from Kobe Seijo High School)
I decided to go on to school because I thought that learning at Shimonoseki City University, where I could gain knowledge of the local economy and society in addition to economics such as finance and Japanese economic conditions, could be used for the work of local government employees, a dream for the future.
The lecture that is particularly impressive is "regional theory", which examines how to maintain the local community in a society with a declining birthrate and aging society. The content of the town I heard in this lecture about the decline of the town is very heavy for myself who wants to revitalize the local area someday due to aging and overlaps with the depopulated local present, and it overlaps with the depopulated local present, and it is very heavy for myself who wants to revitalize the local area someday I stinged heavy. Because of the Department of Economics, we learn about the region and work hard to have a diversified perspective so that we can develop policies and towns that match the region in the future.
In addition, Shimonoseki City University has a support system for each person, as it is easy to ask questions to teachers, so a support system for each person is in place. There are also Career Center Division and counseling rooms, where you can learn in a fulfilling environment for each future.
Japan's debt has exceeded 1000 trillion yen. One of the reasons why Japan's debt has become huge is the low tax revenue. Interestingly, international comparisons show that the actual tax burden is light, but Japanese people feel that the tax burden is heavy as a sense. Why do Japanese have such a feeling of resistance? It is related to "the lack of real feeling that taxes are used for what you need." In other words, "to meet the needs common to people" is required to relieve the resistance of resistance.
Shimonoseki City UniversityAssociate Professor Department of Economics Faculty of Economics
Dr. Takaji Shimada
I think I learned about "Pacific Belt (A zone)" in social studies at junior high school. Heavy Chemical Industry, which has supported Japan's economic growth, has concentrated near large ports that are easy to transport by ships and trailers because of their raw materials and products are heavy and large. On the other hand, small, lightweight and high unit prices, such as semiconductors, can be recovered by airplanes, so precision electronic component manufacturers are expanding into areas where factory sites can be secured near airports.
Shimonoseki City UniversityProfessor Department of Economics Faculty of Economics
Dr. Katsuaki Sugiura
The digital market has been flourishing since the 2000s and has become enormous in just 20 years. Companies use AI and big data to create changes in the market, also called the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Although the digital market is easy to enter, there are four major GAFA companies (Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple) and it is difficult to survive.
Shimonoseki City UniversityProfessor Department of Economics Faculty of Economics
Dr. Takashi Sato
Let's check the whole picture of the university and the contents of the department in the movie!
We have released a video that contains a multi-faceted campus where you can learn about the whole picture of Shimonoseki City University. In addition to the introduction of Shimonoseki, the history of the university, career education and job hunting support, introduction of facilities such as Student Welfare Hall and Alumni Hall, annual events, financial support systems such as education programs and bounty programs, as well as various departments, global-related information such as overseas partner schools and study abroad programs, and active circle activities.
In addition, Department of Economics introduces the curriculum's curriculum and systematically learns theories, policies, and history related to economic and social issues, as well as the development of human resources, and subjects to learn. In addition, there are messages from students who have studied financial system theory and comments from teachers in charge of specialized subjects.
