The aim of this course is to gain analysis proficiency on the development of economic thought in the historical process from traditional economic thought movements to modern movements.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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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 Erdil Şahin
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Monday, 18.00 Cats (Online)
Office Hour(s)
Wednesday, 10.00-11.00, BK-B-608
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture and Discussion
Principle Sources
Prof. Dr. Gülten Kazgan, İktisadi Düşünce Politik İktisadın Evrimi, Remzi Kitabevi.
Prof. Dr. Çoşkun Can Aktan, Yeni İktisat Okulları ve İktisadi Düşünce, Seçkin Yayınları
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to the History of Economic Thought
Oral Presentation
2. Week
The Birth of Modern Economic Thought: Mercantilism and Physiography
Oral Presentation
3. Week
Classical Economics
Oral Presentation
4. Week
Socialist Thought and Marxism
Oral Presentation
5. Week
Marginalism and Neoclassical Economics
Oral Presentation
6. Week
Keynesian Economics
Oral Presentation
7. Week
Monetarism, New Classical Economic Theory and New Keynesian Economics
Oral Presentation
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
New Approaches in Economic Thought-I
Oral Presentation
10. Week
New Approaches in Economic Thought-II
Oral Presentation
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 Exams
16. Week
Final Exams
17. Week
Final Exams
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
20
Project(s)
1
30
Final Exam
1
50
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
Identify and examine different schools in the history of economic thought.
LO-2
Explain how ideas shape economic theory.
LO-3
Examines the economic analysis on a broader socio-economic level.
LO-4
Compare orthodox and heterodox approaches with policy recommendations.
LO-5
Analyze current debates in economics by referring to the relevant historical process and debates.
