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| Code | ECOS302 |
| Name | Labour Economics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. SANLI ATEŞ |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
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 sciece and the well-running conditions of the market economy | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Define the role of pricing within the event advantage of the market economy | 3 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Question traditional approaches, practices and methods. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | 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: Anlatım |
| 4 | Describing and Measuring Labour Supply-2 | Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Describing and Measuring Labour Demand | Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Describing and Measuring Labour Demand-2 | Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Structure of Labour Markets (Monopoly, Pure Competion, etc.) | Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 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: Anlatım |
| 10 | Government Policies and Regulations on Labour Markets-2 | Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Human Capital | Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Human Capital-2 | Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Effects of Mobility and Migration on Labour Markets | Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Effects of Mobility and Migration on Labour Markets-2 | Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Labor Market Discrimination | Lecture, Case Study, Problem Solving | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 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 | ||