This course aims to equip students with the necessary tools to; analyse development gaps among regions, understand the reasons behind these gaps, and propose useful policies towards reducing differences between regions. For this reason, firstly the theory of regional economics will be framed, and then subjects related with policy of the issue will be covered. Important regions of the world will also be examined within the scope of the course.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Nebile Korucu Gümüşoğlu
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
DERS 2022-2023 DÖNEMİNDE AÇILMAMIŞTIR.
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lectures and discussions
Principle Sources
Hoover, E.M. & Giarratani. F. (1999) An Introduction to Regional Economics. The Web book of Regional Science. West Virginia University, Regional Research Institute. Available at: http://www.rri.wvu.edu/WebBook/Giarratani/preface.htm
Other Sources
Martin Armstrong, Jim Taylor, “Regional Economics and Policy”, 3rd Edition, Wiley-Blackwell, 2000.
Roberta Capello, “Regional Economics” 2nd Edition, Routledge, 2015.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
Lectures
2. Week
Regional Economics and Regional Economic Problems
Lectures and discussion
3. Week
Location Analysis and External Economies
Lectures
4. Week
Land, Urban and Rural Areas
Lectures
5. Week
Regions
Location of People
Lectures and discussion
6. Week
The Development of Regions
Lectures and discussion
7. Week
Regional Policies and Policies Towards Reducing Regional Development Gaps
Lectures, discussion and case study
8. Week
Urban Poverty
Lectures
9. Week
Regional Differences in Social and Economic Development in Turkey
Lectures, discussion and case study
10. Week
Student Presentations: Development Experiences of Regions
Student presentations and discussion
11. Week
Student Presentations: Development Experiences of Regions
Student presentations and discussion
12. Week
Student Presentations: Development Experiences of Regions
Student presentations and discussion
13. Week
Student Presentations: Development Experiences of Regions
Student presentations and discussion
14. Week
General Review
Discussion
15. Week
Final Exam
Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
Exam
17. Week
Final Exam
Exam
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
25
Project(s)
1
25
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
40
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
Comprehend the theoretical framework of regional economics.
LO-2
Examine the reasons of regional development gaps.
LO-3
Propose policies towards reducing regional development differences.
LO-4
Discuss differences of economic development among regions in Turkey.
LO-5
Analyze regional development policies that are implemented in different regions of the World.
