The aim of this course is to get knowledge about macro economics and analyze various economic policies and approaches.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Tuğba Özışık
Course Assistant(s)
Res. Asst. Tuğba Özışık
Schedule
Tuesday 15:00 - 16:50 BK L-03 (face-to-face) - Theory
Wednesday 09:00 - 10:50 BK L-03 (face-to-face) - Recitation
Office Hour(s)
e mail
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecture and Discussion
Principle Sources
Daron ACEMOĞLU, Makroekonomi, Beta Yayınevi.
Other Sources
Erdal M. ÜNSAL, Makro İktisat, İmaj Yayınevi
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Principles and Fundamentals of Economics
Oral Presentation, Discussion
2. Week
National Income and Calculation Methods
Oral Presentation, Discussion
3. Week
Consumption, Savings & Investments
Oral Presentation, Discussion
4. Week
Determination of National Income Equilibrium Level
Oral Presentation, Discussion
5. Week
Economic Growth
Oral Presentation, Discussion
6. Week
Employment and Unemployment
Oral Presentation, Discussion
7. Week
Inflation
Oral Presentation, Discussion
8. Week
Midterm Exam Week
Oral Presentation, Discussion
9. Week
Midterm Exam Week
Assessment
10. Week
IS-LM Model
Assessment
11. Week
Monetary and Fiscal Policies in the IS-LM Model
Oral Presentation, Discussion
12. Week
Total Demand and Total Supply
Oral Presentation, Discussion
13. Week
Balance of Payments and Exchange Rate
Oral Presentation, Discussion
14. Week
Macroeconomics of the Open Economy
Oral Presentation, 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 define the basic concepts and tools of macroeconomics.
LO-2
To analyze basic macroeconomic issues such as national income, unemployment,inflation and economic growth.
LO-3
To analyze and interpret macroeconomic indicators.
LO-4
To evaluate monetary and fiscal policies.
LO-5
To evaluate current macroeconomic problems and present policy recommendations.
