It is aimed to introduce the basic concepts, methods and research fields of economics and basic economic institutions.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Corequisite(s)
None
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.)
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. DERYA BİLGİN, Arş. Gör. ARAS YOLUSEVER
Course Assistant(s)
Res. Asst. İsmail Ertek
Schedule
WEDNESDAY, 9:30-11:30, BK A-402
Office Hour(s)
Monday 14:00-14:30 BK, B609
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecture and Discussion
Principle Sources
Acemoğlu, D., Laibson, D., List, J. A., & Şener, S. (2016). Makroekonomi. Beta Basım Yayım, İstanbul.
Ünsal, E.M., (2017) Makro İktisat, Murat Yayınları
Other Sources
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 and Investments
Oral Presentation, Discussion
4. Week
Determining the National Income Balance 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
Assessment
9. Week
Midterm Exam Week
Assessment
10. Week
IS-LM Model
Oral Presentation, Discussion
11. Week
Monetary and Fiscal Policies in the IS-LM Modelange Markets
Oral Presentation, Discussion
12. Week
Aggregate Demand-Aggregate Supply
Oral Presentation, Discussion
13. Week
Countercyclical Macroeconomic Policy
Oral Presentation, Discussion
14. Week
Open Economy Macroeconomics
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
Program Outcomes
PO-1
OP-1. Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
OP-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
OP-3. Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
OP-4. Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
OP-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
OP-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
OP-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
OP-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
OP-9. Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
OP-10. Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
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.
