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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| PUBLIC FINANCE (MASTER) (WITHOUT THESIS) (EVENING EDUCATION) | |
| Code | PFT718 |
| Name | Environmental Economics |
| 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. HAŞİM AKÇA |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to understand the economic dimensions of environmental problems and the design and implementation of fiscal policies to address these problems. By addressing the concepts of environmental economics, the principles of sustainable development and how environmental policies can be supported by economic instruments, the course aims to provide students with analytical skills to bridge the gap between public finance and environmental management.
Course Content
The course introduces the basic concepts of environmental economics and topics such as externalities. It examines sustainable development and environment-economy relationship. It deals with the economic analysis of environmental problems. Discusses market failures and environmental externalities. Evaluates the role of environmental taxes and subsidies. Analyses emission trading and quota systems. Analyses the link between public finance and environmental policies. Analyses the economic management of natural resources. Discusses the economic impacts of climate change. Evaluates green and circular economy models. Provides applied analyses with case studies. Analyses environmental policies and fiscal instruments in Turkey.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Thomas Tietenberg, Lynne Lewis, Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Routledge
Notes
Bozatli, O., & Akca, H. (2024). Does the composition of environmental regulation matter for ecological sustainability? Evidence from Fourier ARDL under the EKC and LCC hypotheses. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 26(12), 4305-4323. Aydin, M., & Bozatli, O. (2023). The effects of green innovation, environmental taxes, and financial development on renewable energy consumption in OECD countries. Energy, 280, 128105. Bozatli, O., & Akca, H. (2023). The effects of environmental taxes, renewable energy consumption and environmental technology on the ecological footprint: Evidence from advanced panel data analysis. Journal of Environmental Management, 345, 118857. Bozatli, O., & Akca, H. (2024). Effectiveness of environmental protection expenditures and resource tax policy in the Netherland's load capacity factor: Do government effectiveness and renewable energy matter? Evidence from Fourier augmented ARDL. Resources Policy, 92, 105030.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts and theories of environmental economics. |
| LO02 | Analyses the economic impacts and costs of environmental problems. |
| LO03 | Evaluates economic and fiscsal instruments (tax, subsidy, emission trading, etc.) used in environmental policies. |
| LO04 | Discusses the relationship between sustainable development and economic growth. |
| LO05 | Interpret the effects of environmental policies on public finance. |
| LO06 | Develops solutions to environmental problems through case studies. |
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. | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyze the structure, sources, and economic impacts of public revenues and expenditures. | 1 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehend the budget processes, principles of fiscal discipline, and the theoretical foundations of public debt management. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret the structure, types, and impacts of tax systems on economic growth using factual data. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Conducts independent research in the field of public finance. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Learns current developments and new approaches in the field of public finance independently. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically evaluate the knowledge in the field of public finance. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicate effectively with stakeholders on public finance issues. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Present fiscal policy proposals clearly and persuasively in written/verbal form. | 3 |
| 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. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Environmental Economics | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Sustainable Development and Environment | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Economic Analysis of Environmental Problems | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Market Failures and Environmental Externalities | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Economic Instruments of Environmental Policies: Taxes and Subsidies | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Emission Trading and Quota Systems | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Public Finance and Environmental Policies | 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 | Economic Management of Natural Resources-I | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Economic Management of Natural Resources-II | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Climate Change and Economics-I | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Climate Change and Economics-II | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Green and Circular Economy | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Environmental Policies in Turkey-I | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Environmental Policies in Turkey-II | Reading the relevant sections of the sources | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 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 | ||