The aim of this course is to teach students the basic concepts of development economics and to comprehend the policy proposals developed for the solution of the problems that the underdevelopment and development problems create in developing countries.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Deniz Dereli
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Tuesday,11:00-13:00, BK Z-01(Online)
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday, 10.00-11.00, BK B-608
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture, description, discussion
Principle Sources
-- Han, Ergül ve Kaya, Ayten Ayşe, Kalkınma Ekonomisi Teori ve Politika, Nobel yayınları, Ankara, 2012.
Other Sources
-- İşüden, Tamer ve diğerleri (ed.), Gelişme İktisadı, Kuram-Eleştiri-Yorum, Beta Yayınları, İstanbul, 1995.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to Development Economics
Lecture, Discussion
2. Week
Concept of Development and International Development Indicators
Lecture, Discussion
3. Week
Economic Development and Population
Lecture, Discussion
4. Week
Population and Human Capital
Lecture, Discussion
5. Week
Economic Development and Employment
Lecture, Discussion
6. Week
Development Strategies I
Lecture, Discussion
7. Week
Development Strategies II
Lecture, Discussion
8. Week
Midterm Exam
9. Week
Midterm Exam
10. Week
Industrialization Strategies
Lecture, Discussion
11. Week
Economic Development and Capital Accumulation
Lecture, Discussion
12. Week
Development and Technology
Lecture, Discussion
13. Week
Sustainable Development
Lecture, Discussion
14. Week
Final Exams
15. Week
Final Exams
16. Week
Final Exams
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
30
Final Exam
1
70
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 understand the problems faced by underdeveloped and developing countries and to discuss the necessary changes in order to prevent the difference between these countries and developed countries.
LO-2
To gain the ability to conduct research and studies on development economics, to analyze and interpret the results.
LO-3
Evaluate information about development in the information age and the globalizing world; to complete the shortcomings and to find solutions quickly.
LO-4
Being aware of individual responsibility in Turkey's socio-economic development process.
LO-5
To compare and analyze national and international development strategies.
