The aim of this course is to reveal and discuss microeconomic issues and problems, especially from the perspective of regional development and to develop the ability to analyze the issues at the regional level.
Prerequisite(s)
Corequisite(s)
Special Requisite(s)
Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Deniz Dereli
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Perşembe 18:00-21:00 AK 4C-07-09-11-13
Office Hour(s)
Basın Ekspres BK B-703
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture
-Problem solving
-Dİscussion
Principle Sources
-Pyndyck, R and D. Rubinfeld, (2009). Microeconomics, 7th Edition. Pearson Educational International: New Jersey.
Other Sources
-Lecture notes
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Consumer Theory
Lecture, Problem Solution
2. Week
Production Theory
Lecture, Problem Solution
3. Week
Perfect Competition
Lecture, Problem Solution
4. Week
Monopoly
Lecture, Problem Solution
5. Week
Monopolistic Competition
Lecture, Problem Solution
6. Week
Oligopoly
Lecture, Problem Solution
7. Week
Factor Market
Lecture, Problem Solution
8. Week
Midterm
Lecture, Problem Solution
9. Week
General Equilibrium Model
Lecture, Problem Solution
10. Week
Welfare Analysis
Lecture, Problem Solution
11. Week
Poverty and Income Distribution
Lecture, Problem Solution
12. Week
Information Economics
Lecture, Problem Solution
13. Week
Review
Lecture, Problem Solution
14. Week
Review
Lecture, Problem Solution
15. Week
Final
Lecture, Problem Solution
16. Week
Final
Lecture, Problem Solution
17. Week
Final
Lecture, Problem Solution
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Final Exam
1
70
Program Outcomes
PO-1
A student who successfully completes the program will be able
To learn current and advanced information in economics and to contribute to the field by doing original thinking and research.
PO-2
To use concepts, hypotheses/theories in economics, to interact with other disciplines related to economics, to synthesize and evaluate information from different fields and to develop original ideas.
PO-3
To provide solutions and suggestions for national/international macroeconomic and microeconomic problems within a theoretical framework.
PO-4
To analyze economic problems using methods in mathematics, statistics and econometrics.
PO-5
To conduct national/international scientific studies within a theoretical and empirical framework in economics and economics-related fields, and to share the results and findings with experts and non-experts.
PO-6
To examine regional, national and international economic issues from a critical perspective and to develop solutions.
PO-7
To monitor social problems such as individual/social rights, cultural values, justice, environmental pollution, to evaluate these problems with their historical and theoretical dimensions and to make suggestions for their solutions.
PO-8
To share his/her ideas with experts when discussing issues in the field of economics, to defend his/her thoughts and to communicate effectively, showing his/her competence in the field.
PO-9
To take scientific and ethical values into consideration in the collection, interpretation, sharing and application of sources and data in academic studies.
PO-10
To acquire the language proficiency to follow national/international scientific studies in economics and economics-related fields and to share their opinions by participating in scientific organizations.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
To equip the ability to use advanced quantitative techniques in the analysis of microeconomic problems.
LO-2
To develop the analytical thinking and problem solving skills
LO-3
Define the economic systems and decision mechanisms
