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| Unit | FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES |
| ECONOMICS PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | ECOS419 |
| Name | Development Economics |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. CENGİZ AYTUN |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
To provide information on both theoretical and current developments in the fields of economic growth and development, and to be able to measure growth
Course Content
Basic Concepts of Economic Growth, Measuring Economic Growth, Comparing Countries, Theories of Economic Growth, Theories of Development, Examining Economic Growth on a Global Scale
Course Precondition
Knowledge of microeconomics and macroeconomics is required.
Resources
İktisadi Büyümeye Giriş, Charles I. Jones, Literatür Yayınları, 2021, 3. Baskı
Notes
İktisadi Büyümeye Giriş, Charles I. Jones, Literatür Yayınları, 2021, 3. Baskı
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It explains economic growth at the theoretical level. |
| LO02 | It measures economic growth. |
| LO03 | He explains the dynamics of economic growth in countries using theory. |
| LO04 | It formulates economic policies to promote growth and development. |
| LO05 | Explains the process of sustainable economic growth. |
| LO06 | Explains technology-driven growth models. |
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | |
| 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. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Concepts of Economic Growth | Chapter reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Basic Concepts of Economic Growth-2 | Read the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | An Analysis of Global Income Distribution | Read the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | An Analysis of Global Income Distribution - Part 2 | Read the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Classical Growth Theories (Smith, Ricardo, Malthus, Marx) | Chapter reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Classical Growth Theories (Smith, Ricardo, Malthus, Marx)-2 | Chapter reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Classical Growth Theories (Smith, Ricardo, Malthus, Marx)-3 | Read the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Modern Growth Theories (Keynesian, Neoclassical, Kaldor, Pasinetti, Kalecki) | Read the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 10 | Modern Growth Theories (Keynesian, Neoclassical, Kaldor, Pasinetti, Kalecki)-2 | Read the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Theories of Endogenous Growth (Romer, Lucas, Rebelo, Barro, Helpman) | Read the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Theories of Endogenous Growth (Romer, Lucas, Rebelo, Barro, Helpman)-2 | Read the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Theories of Endogenous Growth (Romer, Lucas, Rebelo, Barro, Helpman)-3 | Read the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 14 | Theories of Development | Read the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 15 | Theories of Development-2 | Read the relevant section | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 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) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| 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 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 132 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,28 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||