Technology; technology and science. technology as an economic good; technology and economics; technology and economic growth. Industrial revolution and technological revolutions. Approaches to economics of technology: Adam Smith, Ricardo, Marx, neo-classical approach, Schumpeter, and neo-Schumpeterian approaches. Technology policies; technological change; transfer of technology. Macroeconomics of technology; indicators of technological development.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Nebile Korucu Gümüşoğlu
Course Assistant(s)
None
Schedule
DERS 2022-2023 DÖNEMİNDE AÇILMAMIŞTIR.
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lectures, discussion, and student presentations.
Principle Sources
Freeman, C. and Soete, L. (1997). The Economics of Industrial Innovation. Third Edition. Routledge.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
Lecture
2. Week
Technology as a concept
Technology and science; technology, economics and growth
Lecture
3. Week
Technology as an economic good
Lecture and discussion
4. Week
Industrial revolution and technological revolutions
Lecture
5. Week
Microeconomics of technology and innovation
Technological change and transfer of technology
Lecture and discussion
6. Week
Macroeconomics of technology
Technology policies
Indicators of technological progress
Lecture and discussion
7. Week
Project Discussion: Topics and contents
Discussion
8. Week
Approaches to economics of technology
Technological progress and technology policies in Turkey
Lecture and discussion
9. Week
Technological progress and technology policies in Turkey (continued)
Lecture and discussion
10. Week
Country Performances: Student Presentations
Student presentations
11. Week
Country Performances: Student Presentations
Student presentations
12. Week
Country Performances: Student Presentations
Student presentations
13. Week
Country Performances: Student Presentations
Student presentations
14. Week
General Review
Lecture
15. Week
Final Exam
Assessment and evaluation
16. Week
Final Exam
Assessment and evaluation
17. Week
Final Exam
Assessment and evaluation
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
25
Attendance
1
5
Presentation
1
25
Final Exam
1
45
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
Define different concepts of technology that have changed over time.
LO-2
Recognize the interaction of technology with science and economics discipline.
LO-3
Comprehend how technology policies are designed in order to achieve technological progress.
LO-4
Explain the outcomes of technological change and technology transfer in an economy.
LO-5
Be familiar with the macroeconomic foundations of technology and innovation.
LO-6
Monitor level of technological progress of different countries by analyzing relevant indicators.
LO-7
Examine different country cases in terms of technology policies that have been implemented.
