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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| ECONOMICS (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | İKT714 |
| Name | Economics of Inequality |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. İpek TEKİN GÖLPINAR |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the conceptual, measurement-related, and policy-driven aspects of economic inequality. Students will analyze the historical evolution of income and wealth disparities, evaluate the role of institutions, technology, and globalization, and examine various policy frameworks designed to mitigate inequality.
Course Content
Income Distribution, Wealth Inequality, Gini Coefficient, Lorenz Curve, $ r> g$ Dynamics, Capital Concentration, Human Capital, Skill-Biased Technological Change (SBTC), Job Polarization, Globalization, Stolper-Samuelson Theorem, Social Mobility, Intergenerational Elasticity, Great Gatsby Curve, Inequality of Opportunity, Rent-Seeking, Progressive Taxation, Universal Basic Income (UBI), Welfare State, Redistribution Policies
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Capital in the Twenty-First Century – Thomas Piketty
Notes
lobal Inequality: A New Approach for the Age of Globalization – Branko Milanovic
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Analyze historical trends in income and wealth distribution using long-term empirical data |
| LO02 | Critically evaluate different measures of inequality, such as the Gini coefficient, the Lorenz curve, and the Theil index. |
| LO03 | Explain the impact of Skill-Biased Technological Change (SBTC) and globalization on labor market disparities. |
| LO04 | Assess the relationship between social mobility and economic inequality across generations. |
| LO05 | Formulate and debate policy interventions, including progressive taxation, universal basic income, and educational reforms. |
| LO06 | Interpret complex econometric findings related to the socio-economic determinants of inequality. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains expertise in economics. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Specifies the role of the market economy, the price advantage of the event. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic macroeconomic problems such as unemployment, inflation, current account deficit and policies to solve these problems based on scientific sources. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Faces with challenges, produces a numerical and policy options. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Builds, decodes and interprets models by using quantitative and qualitative techniques | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learning the application of programme packages like SAS, RATS, SPSS, TSP, Win BUGS, EViews, etc to do analyses of empirical data. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the theory of economics in analyzing the economic events | 5 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Acquires the ability of analyzing in the conceptual level ,compares interprets, evaluates and synthesizes ideas in order to develop solutions to the problems. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team,leads a team and works effectively | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, follows the latest developments about his field and improves himself | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Speaks Turkish, and at least one other foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and business life. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Questions traditional approaches, implementations, and methods ;develops and practises alternative study programs when required | 5 |
| PLO13 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Knows where and how to find all scientific resources and data to do her research. | |
| PLO14 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Understands the necessity and importance of research in social sciences. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Understands the relationship between economics and other branches of science. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Expresses himself/herself accurately, both orally and in writing. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognize and apply social, scientific and professional ethical values. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Definition and Dimensions of Inequality | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Measuring Inequality: The Lorenz Curve and Gini Coefficient | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Theories of Distribution: Functional vs. Personal Distribution | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Historical Perspectives: Kuznets Curve and Piketty’s r > g | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Labor Market Inequality: Human Capital and Education | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Technology and Wages: Skill-Biased Technological Change | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Globalization and Inequality: Trade and Outsourcing | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Wealth Inequality: Concentration and Intergenerational Transfers | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Social Mobility: The Great Gatsby Curve | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Fırsat Eşitsizliği: Irk, Cinsiyet ve Coğrafya | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Politik Ekonomi: Kurumlar, Rant Kollama ve Güç | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Politika Çözümleri I: Artan Oranlı Vergilendirme ve Yeniden Dağılım | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Politika Çözümleri II: Dağılım Öncesi Politikalar ve Evrensel Temel Gelir | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Piketty'yi tartışmak | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading | 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 124 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,96 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||