The aim of this course is to equip students with international trade theories. After transferring classical and modern theories, it is aimed to transfer the supply and demand models of International Trade Theory, growth models and international monetary systems.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
DR.ÖĞR.ÜYESİ AYŞEGÜL KETENCİ
Course Assistant(s)
Arş. Gör. N. Elif Küçük
Schedule
The course will not be held this semester.
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lectures
Principle Sources
Halil Seyidoğlu, Uluslararası İktisat Teori ve Politika, Güzem Can Yayınları, 2015
Paul Krugman , Maurice Obstfeld , Marc Melitz. Uluslararası İktisat Teori ve Politika. Palme Yayıncılık
Other Sources
It is also possible to benefit from the International Economics books of other authors, which are academically written textbooks.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Overview of International Trade - Information on Current Situation
Lecture and discussion
2. Week
Reasons for Countries to Engage in International Trade
Lecture
3. Week
International Trade and Globalization
Lecture
4. Week
Historical Background and Current Situation of International Trade
Lecture and discussion
5. Week
-Classical International Trade - Mercantalists, Physiocrats
Lecture
6. Week
Classical Theories of Foreign Trade (Absolute Advantage
Lecture and discussion
7. Week
Comparative Advantage
Lecture
8. Week
Midterm Exam
Midterm Exam
9. Week
Modern Foreign Trade Theories
Midterm Exam
10. Week
Objectives and Tools of Foreign Trade Policy
Lecture and discussion
11. Week
Gold Standard and Historical Background
Lecture and discussion and discussion
12. Week
Bretton Woods System
Lecture and discussion
13. Week
Liberal Trade Policies
Lecture and discussion
14. Week
Türkiye and International Trade Organizations
Lecture
15. Week
Final Exam
Final Exam
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
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
Explain international trade issues in general.
LO-2
Express the emergence of trade theories.
LO-3
Compare international trade theories.
LO-4
Interpret what variables a country's growth will depend on.
