Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
140400107103CONTEMPORARY ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF TURKEYElective474
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Analyzing the effects of global economic data on the economy is being undertaken.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Serkan KÜNÜ
Learning Outcomes
11 Understanding the problem of unemployment and inflation in the economy 2 Ability to analyze current account deficit and budget deficit and analyze their results 3 The ability to investigate the problems caused by the inequality of income distribution 4 Understanding the effects of external shocks on domestic economy 5 Getting information about causes of national crises and country experiences 6 To be able to examine the effects of natural and indirect foreign capital movements on the domestic economy
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
The importance of current economic data like unemployment rate, inflation rate, GDP growth rate, current account deficit, budget deficit, etc. and their effects on the economy are examined and interpreted.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
11 The Problem of Growth and Unemployment in Turkish economy 2 Inflation problem in the Turkish economy 3 Chnage in exchange rates and its effects on international trade 4 Solution proposals about Current account deficit and budget deficit in Turkish economy. 5 The issue of external debt and imbalances in the distribution of income 6 Customs regulations and disparities in the tax burden in Turkey 7 The effects of the US central bank (FED) decisions on the strength of the Turkish and foreign currencies 8 The effects of natural and indirect foreign capital movements on developing countries 9 A general look at the developing markets 10 Asset funds and international funds that lead the world economy 11 The effects of economic developments in world markets on Turkish economy. 12 Risks of rising food prices on the world economy 13 Causes of global crises and country experiences 14 The importance of ecological footprint and the renewable energy sources
Recommended or Required Reading
Turkiye Ekonomisi
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination14040
Final Examination14040
Makeup Examination14040
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
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