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| Code | ECOZ203 |
| Name | Macroeconomics I |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 7 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MEHMET FATİH CİN |
| Course Instructor |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İpek TEKİN
(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
Definition of Macroeconomics, National Income Calculations, Relationship Between Income and Expenditure, Money, Interest and Income, Monetary and Fiscal Policies, International Connections and Open Macroeconomics, Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, Wages, Prices and Employment, Rational Expectations, General Equilibrium Theory, Growth and Productivity in The Long Run
Course Precondition
The prerequisite for this course is completion of Introduction to Economics II.
Resources
Blanchard, Olivier. (2017). Macroeconomics. Seventh edition (or 8 th ed.). Pearson.
Notes
Froyen, Richard T. (2013). Macroeconomics: Theories and Policies. Mankiw, G. and Ball, L. (2019). Macroeconomics and The Financial System.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Give basic information about the current macro-economic issues and provide their understanding |
| LO02 | Analyze why problems that macroeconomics try to solve are important |
| LO03 | Introduce basic analytical tools of macroeconomics and to show how to use these tools |
| LO04 | Be able to think analytically and explain it to third parties in an effective way |
| LO05 | Explain the concepts of inflation, unemployment and growth. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the importance of demand and supply in economy sciece 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 | 5 |
| 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 | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Produce nymerical and policy options when confronted with problems | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use quantitative and qualitative techniques of model building, decoding and interpretation | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use the theory of economics in the analysis of economic events | 5 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Use computer programs, do synthesis and present prepared data efficiently | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Apply the methods of economic analysis. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze at conceptual level and aquire abiliy in comparing, interpreting, evaluating and synthesizing in order to develop solutions to problems | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Take responsibility individually and/or in a team, take leadership and work effectively | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Follow innovative developments in the field being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and improving him-/herself | |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use of different sources about an unfamiliar field within academic principles, synthesize gained data and present effectively | 4 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Understand and interpret related peoples´ feelings, thoughts and behaviours correctly; express him-/herself accurately in written and oral language | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Question traditional approaches, practices and methods. | 5 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | Reading course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | National Income Accounting | Reading course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Income and Expenditures | Reading course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Money, Interest Rate and Income | Reading course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Monetary and Fiscal Policies | Reading course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | International Linkages | Reading course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Aggregate Demand and Supply: Introduction | Reading course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | prepare to exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Aggregate Supply: Wages, Prices and Employment | Reading course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Rational Expectations Equilibrium Approach | Reading course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Long-Term Growth and Productivity | Reading course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Consumption Behaviors | Reading course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Saving Behaviors | Reading course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Investment Behavior | Reading course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Review | Reading course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | prepare to exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams-2 | prepare to exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 170 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,80 | ||
| ECTS | 7 ECTS | ||