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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
UT306BInternational Economic Theory and PolicyCompulsory365
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The functioning of the international economic system will be discussed theoretically
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ramazan SAYAR
Learning Outcomes
1Learn comparative theories of classical and neoclassical foreign trade
2Analyze supply and demand models in foreign trade
3Interpret why countries trade with each other
4Discuss how comparative advantage theory (Ricardo and HOS model) explains free trade
5Evaluate the approaches of alternative trade theories to free trade
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
none
Recommended Optional Programme Components
none
Course Contents
The aim of the course is to reveal the importance and contribution of international trade by presenting students with detailed information about international economy and policies, economic organizations, financial markets, economic integrations, Turkey-EU relations with world examples.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction to International Trade
2Early Trade Theories
3Classical Trade Theory and Expansions
4Neoclassical Trade Theory
5Proposal Curves and Terms of International Trade
6HecksherOhlin Business Theory
7Economic Growth and International Trade
8Midterm exam
9International Factor Movements
10Transnational Corporations and Trade Theory
11Tools and Effects of Trade Policy
12Intrusive Trade Policies
13Economic Integration
14International Trade and Developing Countries
15International Trade and Developing Countries
16Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Prof. Dr. Mithat Zeki DİNÇER, Uluslararası İktisat Teorisi Ders kitabı
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
none
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14342
Self Study14342
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11515
Individual Study for Final Examination12020
Homework21020
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)141
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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