The aim of this course is to examine transportation sector within the scope of economics discipline. For this purpose, firstly the concepts of economics of transportation, and transportation policy will be identified; after that, properties of transportation modes will be covered. The cost structure of the sector and the pricing strategies will be examined. The development of transportation modes and transportation policies implemented in Turkey will be examined from the historical perspective.
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.)
Kenneth D. Boyer, “Principles of Transportation Economics”, 1st Edition, Pearson, 1997.
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction: The Concepts of Transportation and Economics of Transportation, and Their Role in International Trade
Lectures
2. Week
Policy of Transportation Economics and Functions of Transportation
Lectures
3. Week
Transportation Economics Modes: Road Transportation and Railway Transportation
Lectures
4. Week
Transportation Economics Modes: Maritime Transportation and Airline Transportation
Lectures
5. Week
Properties of Transportation Sector, and Investments in the Sector
Lectures
6. Week
Costs in Transportation Sector
Lectures
7. Week
Midterm
8. Week
Pricing in Transportation Sector
Lectures
9. Week
Transportation Economics Modes and Their Historical Development in Turkey: Road Transportation and Railway Transportation
Lectures and discussion
10. Week
Transportation Economics Modes and Their Historical Development in Turkey: Maritime Transportation and Airline Transportation
Lectures and discussion
11. Week
Transportation Policies Implemented in Turkey: 1923-1980
Lectures and discussion
12. Week
Transportation Policies Implemented in Turkey: From 1980 Onwards
Lectures and discussion
13. Week
Current Issues in Transportation Sector in Turkey
Lectures and discussion
14. Week
The Role of Turkey’s Transportation Sector and Policies Towards Developing the Sector
15. Week
Final
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
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 the concepts of transportation economics, and transportation policy.
LO-2
Analyse the cost structure and criteria for price determination in the relevant sector.
LO-3
Türkiye'de ulaştırma modlarının tarihsel gelişimini ve uygulanan ulaştırma politikalarını inceler.
LO-4
Identify the problems related with transportation sector in Turkey and propose necessary policies towards eliminating these problems.
