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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| PUBLIC FINANCE (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) | |
| Code | PFT717 |
| Name | Informal Economy |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. VOLKAN YURDADOĞ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to analyze the informal economy from both theoretical and practical perspectives, to examine its effects on public finance, and to evaluate fiscal policy tools aimed at reducing informality.
Course Content
The course will cover the concept, types, causes, and consequences of the informal economy. It will evaluate its effects on public revenues and expenditures, tax losses, employment structure, the social security system, and income distribution. National and international fiscal policy practices to reduce informality will also be examined.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Karagöz, S. (2020). Sosyal politika açısından kayıt dışı ekonominin önemi. İstanbul İktisat Dergisi, 70(2), 479-505. Kutbay, H. (2020). Vergi Yükünün Kayıtdışı Ekonomiye Etkisi: Yükselen Piyasa Ekonomileri İçin Panel Veri Analiz. Selçuk Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Meslek Yüksekokulu Dergisi, 23(1), 226-239. T.C. Hazine ve Maliye Bakanlığı. Kayıt Dışı Ekonomiyle Mücadele Eylem Planı (2023-2025)
Notes
IMF (2021).MEASURING THE INFORMAL ECONOMY Kalkınma Bakanlığı (2018). On Birinci Kalkınma Planı: Kayıt Dışı Ekonomi Özel İhtisas Komisyonu Raporu.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the causes and dimensions of the informal economy. |
| LO02 | Analyzes the impact of informality on public finance. |
| LO03 | Evaluates the relationship between informality, tax losses, and social security deficits. |
| LO04 | Compares fiscal tools and policies addressing informality. |
| LO05 | Critically evaluates data sources related to the informal economy. |
| LO06 | Analyzes the role of institutions and governance in reducing the informal economy. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explain the fundamental concepts, theories, and principles of public finance and evaluate these concepts within the framework of economic policies. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze the structure, sources, and economic impacts of public revenues and expenditures. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehend the budget processes, principles of fiscal discipline, and the theoretical foundations of public debt management. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret the structure, types, and impacts of tax systems on economic growth using factual data. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Analyzes the economic and social effects of public finance policies. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops solution proposals for real world scenarios of public finance policies. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conducts independent research in the field of public finance. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Learns current developments and new approaches in the field of public finance independently. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically evaluate the knowledge in the field of public finance. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicate effectively with stakeholders on public finance issues. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Present fiscal policy proposals clearly and persuasively in written/verbal form. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Designs public finance policies within the framework of ethical principles. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Ensures effective use of public resources in line with fiscal sustainability objectives. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Informal economy: Concept, scope, history | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Causes of informality: Micro and macro factors | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Types of informality: Employment, production, income | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Fiscal consequences: Tax losses, expenditure distortions | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Informal employment and social security system | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Informality and income distribution | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Fiscal policy tools: Tax incentives, audits, registration systems | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Informal economy in Turkey: Indicators and policies | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Digitalization and e-government in combating informality | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Reducing informality and sustainable growth | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Tax Reforms and Their Impact on Informality | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Good governance, anti-corruption and informality | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Role of International Organizations: ILO, OECD, IMF, World Bank | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Global comparisons | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| 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) | 154 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,16 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||