To enable them to analyze and evaluate the current economic problems of the Turkish economy.
Prerequisite(s)
-
Corequisite(s)
-
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)
Assoc. Prof. Begüm Edil Şahin
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Day, hours, XXX Campus, classroom number.
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday, 10.00- 11.00 B-608
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture and Discussion
Principle Sources
Mahfi Eğilmez, Yapısal Reformlar ve Türkiye, Remzi Kitabevi.
Mahfi Eğilmez, Türkiye Ekonomisi, Remzi Kitabevi.
Gülten Kazgan, Tanzimat’tan 21.Yüzyıla Türkiye Ekonomisi, İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Turkish Economy and Its Place in the World and Current Problems
Oral Presentation, Discussion
2. Week
Economic Growth and Development Problem in Turkey
Oral Presentation, Discussion
3. Week
Problems in the Labor Market in Turkey
Oral Presentation, Discussion
4. Week
Inflation Problem in Turkey and Struggle Policies
Oral Presentation, Discussion
5. Week
External Debt Problem and Budget Deficit in Turkey
Oral Presentation, Discussion
6. Week
Current Account Deficit Problem and Balance of Payments in Turkey
Oral Presentation, Discussion
7. Week
Investments and Technology in Turkey
Oral Presentation, Discussion
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Income Distribution and Poverty in Turkey
Oral Presentation, Discussion
10. Week
The Effects of the Economic Crises in the World Economy on the Turkish Economy
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
Project Presentations
Oral Presentation, Discussion
15. Week
Final Exam Week
16. Week
Final Exam Week
17. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Project(s)
1
30
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
Evaluate the current economic problems of the Turkish economy.
LO-2
Can analyze macroeconomic indicators and present short and long term policy recommendations regarding economic problems in Turkey.
LO-3
To relate important change and development processes in Turkish economy with international political and economic processes.
LO-4
To discuss the current information of the country of Turkey.
LO-5
Interpret the effects of the problems in the global economy on Turkey.
