The course aims to describe the structure and functions of the foreign exchange market.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Hasan Bakır
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
The course is not offered this semester.
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
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Principle Sources
-Paul R. Krugman, MAurice Obstfeld and MArc J. Melitz "International Economics Theory and Policy" Pearson.
National Income Accounting and the Balance of Payments
Lecture
2. Week
Exchange Rates and the Foreign Exchange Market
Lecture
3. Week
Money, Interest Rates, and Exchange Rates
Lecture
4. Week
Price Levels and the Exchange Rate in the Long Run
Lecture
5. Week
Output and the Exchange Rate in the Short Run
Lecture
6. Week
Fixed Exchange Rates and Foreign Exchange Intervention
Lecture
7. Week
Midterm Exam
8. Week
Midterm Exam
9. Week
International Monetary Systems
Lecture
10. Week
Financial Globalization
Lecture
11. Week
Optimum Currency Areas and the Euro
Lecture
12. Week
Developing Countries: Growth, Crisis, and Reform
Lecture
13. Week
Developing Countries: Growth, Crisis, and Reform
Lecture
14. Week
General Review
Lecture
15. Week
Final Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Assessments
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Program Outcomes
PO-1
Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Recognize Foreign Trade Custom Legislations.
LO-2
Explan theories related with foreign trade transactions.
LO-3
Analyze various information about foreign trade.
LO-4
Track innovations and interpret their results.
LO-5
Apply foreign Exchange and banking transactions and follow relevant legal process.
