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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| FINANCE PR. | |
| Code | PFS402 |
| Name | Current Issues in Public Finance |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HAŞİM AKÇA |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HAŞİM AKÇA
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The main aim of the course is to discuss the current problems in Turkey and the world economy.
Course Content
Public deficits in Turkey, Informal Economy in Turkey, Inflation Problem in Turkey, Unemployment Problem in Turkey, Agriculture Sector in Turkey, Industry Sector in Turkey, Effects of Foreign Direct Investments on the Turkish Economy, Population in Turkish Economy, Labor and Employment Problems, Income Distribution in Turkey, Turkey's EU Relations and Economic Effects, Competitiveness of the Turkish Lira
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines current financial problems (budget deficit, public debt, inflation, unemployment, etc.) in Turkey and the world economy. |
| LO02 | To Evaluation of data in Turkey and World Economy |
| LO03 | Evaluates the 2008 economic crisis and the fiscal policies followed |
| LO04 | Analyze the effects of globalization on tax policies in Turkey. |
| LO05 | Analyzes the role of government debt and public spending today |
| LO06 | Analyses the negative effects of inflation on economic growth, income distribution, consumption and investment decisions |
| LO07 | Examines the current problems encountered in the tax system (tax evasion, tax injustice, tax rates, etc.). |
| LO08 | Analyses the problems of external debt and current account deficit in Turkey and developing countries. |
| LO09 | Analyses the effects of economic inequalities and inequalities in income distribution on fiscal policies |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic conceptual information about economy and finance | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The departments of finance, law, economics, public administration, business administration and accounting have the necessary qualifications for the public and private sectors. | |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyses the basic conceptual knowledge about economics and finance in the context of current economic and financial developments. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Synthesises the information obtained from different sources within the framework of academic rules in the field of research | 3 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works effectively individually and/or in a team. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning, follows the current developments in the field. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Apart from the traditional approach, it develops new working methods when deemed necessary. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Turkish and at least one foreign language is used in accordance with the needs of academic life and business life | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Expresses herself orally and in writing | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | To be able to collect and analyse data from different sources by using contemporary communication tools, methods and processes | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Having basic computer knowledge and skills, uses this information in the professional field. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Explains the duties, authority and functioning of public financial institutions | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Explains job descriptions and responsibilities of professionals in the field of finance | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Have social, scientific and ethical values. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Sector | Lecture, discussion | |
| 2 | Public deficits in Turkey and the world | Lecture, discussion | |
| 3 | Informal economy in Turkey and the world | Lecture, discussion | |
| 4 | Inflation n Turkey and the world | Lecture, discussion | |
| 5 | Unemployment n Turkey and the world | Lecture, discussion | |
| 6 | Agriculture Sector in Turkey and in the World | Lecture, discussion | |
| 7 | Industrial Sector in Turkey and in the World | Lecture, discussion | |
| 8 | Mid-term exam | written exam | |
| 9 | The Effects of Foreign Direct Investments on the Turkish Economy | Lecture, discussion | |
| 10 | Population in Turkish Economy | Lecture, discussion | |
| 11 | 30/5000 Labor and Employment Problems in Turkey and in the World | Lecture, discussion | |
| 12 | Income Distribution in Turkey and in the World | Lecture, discussion | |
| 13 | Turkey-EU Relations and Economic Impacts I | Lecture, discussion | |
| 14 | Turkey-EU Relations and Economic Impacts II | Lecture, discussion | |
| 15 | Competitiveness of the Turkish Lira | Lecture, discussion | |
| 16 | Final exam | written exam | |
| 17 | Final exam | written exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||