The main aim of the course is to provide students with information about the current economic developments in the world economy and the globalization process.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Professor Sinan Alçın
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Wednesday, 18.00-21.00 Ataköy 4B-406
Office Hour(s)
b.sahin@iku.edu.tr
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecture and Discussion
Principle Sources
Prof. Dr. Mehmet KARAGÜL, Dünya Ekonomisi Tehdit ve Fırsatlarıyla, Nobel Yayınevi.
Mahfi EĞİLMEZ, Tarihsel Süreç İçerisinde Dünya Ekonomisi, Remzi Kitabevi.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
The Current State of the World Economy and Its Main Problems
Oral Presentation, Discussion
2. Week
Role and Importance of Turkey in World Economy
Oral Presentation, Discussion
3. Week
New World Order and Globalization
Oral Presentation, Discussion
4. Week
Economic Growth and Development Process in the World
Oral Presentation, Discussion
5. Week
Technological and Innovative Innovations and Unemployment
Oral Presentation, Discussion
6. Week
Less Developed Countries and the Poverty Problem
Oral Presentation, Discussion
7. Week
International Capital Flows
Oral Presentation, Discussion
8. Week
Financial Markets and Financial Crises, 2008 Global Crisis, Effects of Pandemic on the World Economy and Expected Developments
Oral Presentation, Discussion
9. Week
Midterm Exams
10. Week
Project Presentations
Oral Presentation, Discussion
11. Week
Project Presentations
Oral Presentation, Discussion
12. Week
Project Presentations
Oral Presentation, Discussion
13. Week
Project Presentations
Oral Presentation, Discussion
14. Week
General Evaluation
Discussion
15. Week
Final Exams
16. Week
Final Exams
17. Week
Final Exams
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
20
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
20
Project(s)
1
20
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
A student who successfully completes the program will be able
To develop a critical perspective by defining economic theories, comparing theory applications, and economic systems.
PO-2
To identify economic agents (such as government, firms, households, etc.), to understand their roles within the economy, to evaluate and analyze them.
PO-3
To define policies for solving economic problems, to evaluate solution proposals, and to develop policies.
PO-4
To make predictions regarding the resolution of economic problems using numerical methods and econometric analysis techniques.
PO-5
To make future predictions by evaluating national and international economic and financial data.
PO-6
To relate economic growth and development to social events historically.
PO-7
To utilize skills such as independent work, taking responsibility, and creativity.
PO-8
To develop skills in teamwork through verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and to utilize information technologies.
PO-9
To adapt the theoretical knowledge acquired to business life.
PO-10
To evaluate skills that will be useful for future careers.
PO-11
To act in accordance with social, rational, scientific and ethical values during the collection, interpretation and announcement of data related to the field of Managerial Economics and to carry out the thesis within the framework of these principles.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Interpret the globalization process experienced in the world.
LO-2
Compare the differences between less developed and developed countries.
LO-3
Analyze current macroeconomic developments in the world.
LO-4
Analyze and evaluate the crises in the world economy.
LO-5
Analyze the role and importance of Turkey in the world economy
