IKS302 Labour Economics

5 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code IKS302
Name Labour Economics
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. SANLI ATEŞ


Course Goal

understanding how labour markets operate, how equilibrium wage is determined, and how become wage differentials

Course Content

Basic concepts of labour markets, labour supply and demand, equilibrium in labour market, wage differentials and structures, human capital

Course Precondition

Microeconomics and macroeconomics knowledge is required.

Resources

Labor Economics, George J. Borjas, McGraw-Hill, 2016, 7th Edition

Notes

Labor Economics, George J. Borjas, McGraw-Hill, 2016, 7th Edition


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Comprehend labour markets.
LO02 Comprehend how equilibrium wage is determined
LO03 Comprehend how wage differentials become
LO04 Comprehend how government regulates the labour markets
LO05 Comprehends international labor markets and migrations.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy science and the well-running conditions of the market economy 4
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy. 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Define the role of the state in economy, money and financial policies, the central bank and the structure of the market. 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Perceive the costs and benefits arising from the global economy 5
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Produce numerical and policy options when confronted with problems. 4
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation. 4
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events. 3
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently.
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Apply the methods of economic analysis. 5
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Analyze at conceptual level and acquires ability in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems 4
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and presents effectively. 5
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Take responsibility individually and / or in a team, take leadership and work effectively.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself..
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Understand and interpret related people´s feelings, thoughts, and behaviours correctly; expresse him-/herself accurately in written and oral language.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Question traditional approaches, practices and methods.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Basic Concepts of Labour Markets Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Basic Concepts of Labour Markets-2 Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Describing and Measuring Labour Supply Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Describing and Measuring Labour Supply-2 Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Describing and Measuring Labour Demand-3 Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Describing and Measuring Labour Demand-4 Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Structure of Labour Markets (Monopoly, Pure Competion, etc.) Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Government Policies and Regulations on Labour Markets Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Government Policies and Regulations on Labour Markets-2 Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Human Capital Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Human Capital-2 Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Effects of Mobility and Migration on Labour Markets Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Effects of Mobility and Migration on Labour Markets-2 Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Labor Market Discrimination Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS