The concepts of growth and development; the differences between growth and development. The sources of economic growth. Measurement of development level, poverty and income distribution. Growth theories, modern growth theories, neo-classical growth models, endogenous growth models. Development theories. Migration, and urbanization. The interaction of development with popoulation, health and gender studies. Development, industrialization, and technology. Growth and development in Turkey.
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
Lecture
2. Week
Economic Growth and Development, The Measurement of Growth
Lecture
3. Week
The Measurement of Development
Lecture and discussion
4. Week
Poverty and Income Distribution
Lecture and discussion
5. Week
Growth Theories (continued)
Lecture
6. Week
Growth Theories (continued)
Lecture
7. Week
Growth Theories (continued)
Lecture
8. Week
Midterm Exam
Assessment and evaluation
9. Week
Development Theories (continued)
Lecture and discussion
10. Week
Development Theories (continued)
Lecture and discussion
11. Week
Dualism, Centre-Periphery Approach, Migration
Lecture and discussion
12. Week
The Interaction of Development with Social Issues (Population, education, health, human capital, and gender related issues)
The Role of Industrialization on Growth and Development.
Lecture
13. Week
Growth, Development and International Trade
Lecture and discussion
14. Week
General Review
Lecture
15. Week
Final Exam
Assessment and evaluation
16. Week
Final Exam
Assessment and evaluation
17. Week
Final Exam
Assessment and evaluation
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Attendance
1
10
Final Exam
1
50
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
Comprehend the concepts of growth and development; and the difference between those.
LO-2
Be endowed with the necessary knowledge about growth and development theories.
LO-3
Comprehend the topics of poverty, income distribution; and their effect on economic growth.
LO-4
Be informed about and comment on why countries have different growth and development levels.
LO-5
Explain the interaction of development with social issues; such as population, health, education and gender related subjects.
