In this course, the introduction of modern growth theories, the comparison of different growth models will be conveyed to the students, and theoretical and empirical developments in the field of economic growth will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
Special Requisite(s)
None
Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Deniz Dilara Dereli, Arş. Gör. İsmail Ertek
Course Assistant(s)
Arş. Gör. İsmail Ertek
Schedule
Monday 13:00 - 14:50 / BK A-601
Wednesday 09:00 - 10:50 / BK A-501
Office Hour(s)
Doç. Dr. Deniz Dilara Dereli (d.dereli@iku.edu.tr)
Arş. Gör. İsmail Ertek (i.ertek@iku.edu.tr)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Oral presentation, discussion
Principle Sources
Sami TABAN, İktisadi Büyüme Kavram ve Modeller, Ekin Yayınevi, 2018.
İlker PARASIZ, Büyüme Teorileri, Ezgi Kitabevi, 2008.
Other Sources
Erinç Yeldan, İktisadi Büyüme ve Bölüşüm Teorileri, Efil Yayınevi: İstanbul, 2010.
İktisadi Büyüme. Anadolu Üniversitesi. Editörler: Güler Günsoy, Zeynep Erdinç
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
The Concept of Economic Growth
Oral Presentation, Discussion
2. Week
Measurement and Characteristics of Economic Growth
Oral Presentation, Discussion
3. Week
Sources and Limits of Economic Growth
Oral Presentation, Discussion
4. Week
Rostow's Approach to Stages of Development
Oral Presentation, Discussion
5. Week
Traditional Growth Theories
Oral Presentation, Discussion
6. Week
Modern Growth Theories: Harrod-Domar Growth Model
Oral Presentation, Discussion
7. Week
Neo-Classical Growth Theory
Oral Presentation, Discussion
8. Week
Midterm Exam
Assessment
9. Week
Midterm Exam
Assessment
10. Week
Endogenous Growth Models: Sources of Endogenous Growth and Internalization Processes
Oral Presentation, Discussion
11. Week
Endogenous Growth Models
Oral Presentation, Discussion
12. Week
Sources of Endogenous Growth and Internalization Processes in Economic Growth Theories
Oral Presentation, Discussion
13. Week
Globalization and Open Economy in Economic Growth Theories
Oral Presentation, Discussion
14. Week
Key determinants of economics growth in Turkey Economy
Discussion
15. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
16. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
17. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To define his/her competencies using the theoretical and practical knowledge he/she acquired in the field of Economics and to use these competencies in practice.
PO-2
To discuss concepts and ideas in the field of Economics with scientific methods, to develop hypotheses, to interpret and evaluate the data obtained.
PO-3
To develop solution suggestions for complex and/or unpredictable problems encountered in practice, to report and present these suggestions in accordance with the academic publication rules.
PO-4
To identify regional and global issues/problems, to perform analyses based on scientific data and research, and to develop solution suggestions.
PO-5
To determine the learning needs in the field of Economics, to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach, and to use this knowledge and skills to develop economic policies.
PO-6
To inform relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of Economics and to gain the ability to convey written and verbal solutions to problems.
PO-7
To convey his/her thoughts and suggestions in the field of Economics to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, to discuss and to contribute to the development of new policies by revising suggestions according to the feedback he/she receives.
PO-8
To benefit from other disciplines that form the basis of the field of Economics, to develop multidisciplinary approaches by associating these disciplines with his/her knowledge in the field of Economics, to produce project and publications.
PO-9
To define the differences and relationships between classical and modern theories of economics and to observe the distinctions between classical and modern economic policies and to evaluate the compatibility of these policies with economic and social issues.
PO-10
To read and comprehend foreing news sources about economics being fluent in a foreign language, to scan the economic literature and to follow the most current approaches in this field.
PO-11
To take into account scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing economic data and carrying out statistical/econometric studies using these data, and also to carry out the publication process in accordance with academic publishing principles.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To explain the modern growth theories.
LO-2
To distinguish the differences between economic growth and economics development.
