Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | 190400107105 | TURKEY'S CURRENT ECONOMIC PROBLEMS | Elective | 4 | 7 | 4 |
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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 |
1 | 1 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 |
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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 |
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1 | 1 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 | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Turkiye Ekonomisi |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 40 | 40 |
Final Examination | 1 | 40 | 40 |
Makeup Examination | 1 | 40 | 40 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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