2026年2月13日慶應義塾大学経済学部の入試が実施されました。
英語の解答速報を公開します。

足切り問題(問題Ⅰ-Ⅲ)

問題Ⅳ

(a)3
(b)4
(c)3

問題Ⅴ

(A) 賛成
Japan should encourage food banks, but only as a backup system alongside welfare. Kerenne (2025) notes that rising living costs push many households to rely on local food banks, and some banks now offer workshops in budgeting and benefit applications. This means support can be immediate and also help people regain independence. Critics argue that promoting food banks lets governments dodge their duty; Thurman (2025) calls this outsourcing poverty to charities. That criticism is valid when welfare is cut or when governments celebrate charity instead of reform. Still, refusing to support food banks would punish families first. For example, if a parent loses work or faces a sudden medical bill, a food bank can prevent hunger that week while public benefits are processed. The government should encourage food banks through transport support, food-safety standards, and partnerships with retailers, while strengthening welfare so charity never replaces rights.

(A) 反対
Japan should not encourage food banks as a central policy, because hunger is a right-based issue, not a charity project. Thurman (2025) argues that governments can shift responsibility to charities, and this becomes morally wrong if welfare keeps shrinking. He also warns that a growing charity industry can expand while poverty remains. Supporters respond that food banks show community spirit and can even teach life skills; Kerenne (2025) notes that some banks provide financial planning and guidance on benefits. However, these benefits do not fix low wages and high living costs. For example, if a town depends on donations, supplies may drop when prices rise, exactly when poor families need help most. Government praise of food banks may also hide unmet need. Japan should focus on stronger cash support, simpler benefit procedures, and better job protection. Food banks can exist, but the state should not promote them as the solution.
(B) 賛成
Japan should fight food loss and food waste with clear national rules and incentives. Tyenigh (2025) explains that huge amounts of food are discarded and that this waste damages the environment and food security. Some people argue that changing consumer habits is the main answer, but Tyenigh (2025) shows many consumers blame others and still waste food. Education helps, yet rules shape behavior. For example, Japan’s “one-third” delivery rule can push retailers to throw away safe products early; moving toward a more generous standard could reduce waste. The government should also standardize date labels, because confusing labels make families discard edible items. Critics may say lawmakers move slowly and NGOs can act faster, but only the state can set nationwide standards. This matters even more as climate change increases droughts and floods. With targets, public reporting, and support for retailers that sell “ugly” produce, Japan can cut waste and protect supply.
(B)反対
Japan should address food loss and waste, but the government should focus on light rules and strong incentives, not heavy control. Tyenigh (2025) notes that asking legislators to standardize labels can become an excessively lengthy process, while NGOs may achieve the same goal faster by persuading corporations to cooperate. Some people insist only strict national regulation will work, yet strict systems can create paperwork for small shops and raise prices for consumers. For example, if every store must submit detailed waste reports, staff time will increase and food may become more expensive. Instead, the state should fund NGO campaigns, support technology that matches surplus food with users, and reward retailers that discount “ugly” produce. It can also publish simple guidelines and public rankings to encourage competition. This approach still respects Tyenigh’s (2025) call for stakeholders to work together, but it avoids turning waste reduction into another bureaucracy.

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