Students; To enable them to analyze inter-regional economic development differences, understand their causes and propose policies to eliminate them. For this purpose, first the theoretical framework of the regional economics discipline will be drawn, and then the policy-related issues will be focused on. Within the scope of the course, important regions in the world will also be mentioned.
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)
Dr. N. Elif Küçük
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Thursday, 15:00-16:50, BK, B-402
Office Hour(s)
Send an email for appointment.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction: Regional Economics Concept and Its Importance in Terms of Economic Analysis
Lecture
2. Week
Spatial Analysis in Economic Thought
Lecture
3. Week
Establishment Location Selection
Lecture
4. Week
Spatial Economic Analysis
Lecture
5. Week
Economic Development and Regional Development Differences
Lecture and Discussion
6. Week
Interregional Social and Economic Development Differences in Turkey
Lecture and Discussion
7. Week
Interregional Social and Economic Development Differences in Turkey
Lecture
8. Week
Policies to Reduce Interregional Development Differences
Lecture
9. Week
Policies to Reduce Interregional Development Differences
Lecture
10. Week
Theory of Poles of Development
Lecture and Discussion
11. Week
New Industrial Focuses and Anatolian Tigers
Lecture and Discussion
12. Week
Student Presentations
Presentations
13. Week
Student Presentations
Presentations
14. Week
Student Presentations
Presentations
15. Week
Final Exam
16. Week
Final Exam
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
20
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
Will have detailed knowledge of the theoretical framework of regional economics.
LO-2
Will be able to examine the reasons for development differences between regions.
LO-3
Will be able to offer policy recommendations to eliminate economic differences between regions in Turkey and the world.
LO-4
Will have knowledge about the development policies of different regions in the world.
