Chuo University has announced the publication of "Introduction to Economics from High School Students" (Chuo University Faculty of Economics, Chuo University Press) written by a young faculty member of the Faculty of Economics.

 "Introduction to Economics from High School Students" is an introductory book for high school students following "Introduction to Law from High School Students" published in 2016 and gaining popularity.It is written under the concept that high school students feel close to the economy, foster an idea of ​​economic things, and have them face social issues.
It was written by 10 faculty members who specialize in economics.Introducing the world of economics with clues about pocket money and personal news that are familiar to high school students.

"Introduction to Economy from High School Students" Table of Contents

Introduction (Masahiro Shinohara) 
Chapter XNUMX Why go to college? --Cost Benefits of Going to University (Masahiro Abe)
Chapter XNUMX Do you still have children? --Japan's declining birthrate (Kohei Wada)
Chapter XNUMX Does it mean that girls are "working"? --Contemporary Japanese working environment (Tomoko Onimaru)
Chapter XNUMX What is money? --Money and Finance (Takuya Sato)
Chapter XNUMX What?Are high school students paying national debt? --Financial deficit and democracy (Masaru Takeda)
Chapter XNUMX How do you measure the economy? --GDP and prices (Shinsuke Ito)
Chapter XNUMX Do Food Must Be Self-Sufficient? --Food self-sufficiency rate and Japanese agriculture (Akira Egawa)
Chapter XNUMX What is that smartphone made in? --Profit of free trade (Yoshimasa Komoriya)
Chapter XNUMX What is the success of Japanese companies as seen from the bomb buying? --Relationship between the Japanese and Chinese economies (Tangsei)
Chapter 10 Is Japan Needing to Cooperate with Developing Countries? --Poverty and environmental problems in developing countries (Sou Sasaki)
Conclusion (Masahiro Shinohara)

 The list price is 972 yen (tax included).The sale will start on July 7th (Friday) at Chuo University Life Cooperative Association and August 28th (Thursday) at general bookstores.In addition, on the special site that has already been released, the seminar introduction page of the faculty member in charge of each chapter is linked, responding to the interest of high school students who want to study at Chuo University Faculty of Economics.

reference:[Chuo University] An introduction to economics and special websites from high school students

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