Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0143 |
| Name | Macroeconomics I |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. BAŞAK GÜL AKAR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. BAŞAK GÜL AKAR
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is, in short, to explain macro-economic problems such as unemployment, inflation, price level, economic stability and growth and their solutions.
Course Content
Introduction, National Income Accounting, Income and Spending, Money, Interest, and Income, Monetary and Fiscal Policy, International Linkages, Aggregate Supply and Demand, Aggregate Supply, Wages, Prices, and Unemployment, Growth and Accumulation, Growth and Policy.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy science and the well-running conditions of the market economy. |
| LO02 | Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy. |
| LO03 | Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market. |
| LO04 | Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy. |
| LO05 | Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. |
| LO06 | Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. |
| LO07 | Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events. |
| LO08 | Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently. |
| LO09 | Apply the methods of economic analysis. |
| LO10 | Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems |
| LO11 | Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively. |
| LO12 | Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself.. |
| LO13 | Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and presents effectively. |
| LO14 | Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. |
| LO15 | Understand and interpret related people´s feelings, thoughts, and behaviours correctly; expresse him-/herself accurately in written and oral language |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | Reading course book | |
| 2 | National Income Accounting | Reading course book | |
| 3 | Income and Expenditures | Reading course book | |
| 4 | Money, Interest Rate and Income | Reading course book | |
| 5 | Monetary and Fiscal Policies | Reading course book | |
| 6 | International Linkages | Reading course book | |
| 7 | Aggregate Demand and Supply: Introduction | Reading course book | |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | Prepare to exam | |
| 9 | Aggregate Supply: Wages, Prices and Employment | Reading course book | |
| 10 | Rational Expectations Equilibrium Approach | Reading course book | |
| 11 | Long-Term Growth and Productivity | Reading course book | |
| 12 | Consumption Behaviors | Reading course book | |
| 13 | Saving Behaviors | Reading course book | |
| 14 | Investment Behavior | Reading course book | |
| 15 | Final Exam | Prepare to exam |