はじめての金融政策 ~マクロ経済と金利・物価・為替の密な関係!4時間半で手に入れる「金利のある世界」へのチケット

Understand Macroeconomics & Financial Policy: A Comprehensive Course

Feeling overwhelmed by economic news? Curious about how interest rates, exchange rates, and wage increases impact your finances and the overall economy? This course is designed for you! We break down complex macroeconomic concepts like inflation, deflation, and the impact of monetary policy into easily digestible information.

Who is this course for?

• Individuals seeking to understand the relationship between the global economy and their personal financial decisions (mortgages, loans).
• Anyone wanting to gain a deeper understanding of the Japanese economy and wage trends.
• Those interested in the implications of large-scale monetary easing and the future direction of interest rates.

What you'll learn:

This 4.5-hour video course provides a solid foundation in financial policy and macroeconomics, covering:

• The Big Picture: Explore the interconnectedness of prices, exchange rates, and interest rates.
• Key Economic Indicators: Learn to interpret and analyze crucial economic data.
• Monetary Policy Framework: Understand how central banks influence the economy.
• Japan's Financial Policy: Delve into the history, challenges, and current state of monetary policy in Japan, including the impact of Abenomics and the Bank of Japan's policies under Governor Kuroda.
• Fiscal Policy & Monetary Policy: Analyze the relationship between government spending and monetary policy.
• Practical Application: Engage with exercises simulating central bank decision-making in Japan and the US.

Course Highlights:

• Expert-Led: Created by a seasoned economist, Mr. Toru Kanbori, who has provided information and policy recommendations to Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Committee members. (See supplementary information for details.)
• Up-to-Date Data: Utilizes data and examples current as of March 2025.
• Clear Explanations: We demystify complex concepts with practical examples and data analysis.
• Concise & Focused: Learn the core principles of financial policy and macroeconomics in a manageable timeframe.

Course Curriculum:

• Chapter 0: Introduction
• Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Financial Policy
  • The Goals of Monetary Policy: Price Stability through Interest Rate Adjustment
  • What Determines Prices?
  • What Determines Interest Rates?
• Chapter 2: Japan's Monetary Policy & the Bank of Japan
  • History and Challenges of Monetary Policy
  • Relationship with Fiscal Discipline
• Chapter 3: Schools of Thought in Monetary Policy

About the Creator:

Toru Kanbori is a highly experienced economist with a background in investment banking and extensive experience advising on economic analysis and policy. His expertise includes working with the Bank of Japan and providing strategic recommendations to financial institutions. He also contributes reports to Mindseeds HP.