| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | İKT305B | Theory of Economic Growth | Compulsory | 3 | 5 | 5 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| Main aim of this course is to provide the knowledge of students on concept of economic growth, determinants and sources of economic growth. This course gives relationships among human resources, savings, capital accumulation and production especially. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | list the models of economic growth. | | 2 | reveal the effects of economic growth models on economy. | | 3 | assess the models with respect to the applicability. | | 4 | evaluate the growth models in detailed. | | 5 | form the policy proposals according to the outcomes. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Introduction to Growth Theory, Growth Models: Classic, Keynesian, Neo-Classic, Endogenous Growth Models, Human Resources, Technology, Productivity, Efficiency, Foreign Trade, Globalization, Regionalization |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to economic growth theories | | | | 2 | Approaches of economic growth in pre-classical period | | | | 3 | Approaches of economic growth in classical period:Smith, Ricardo | | | | 4 | Approaches of economic growth in classical period:Marx, Malthus | | | | 5 | Keynesyen growth model | | | | 6 | Harrod-Domar growth model | | | | 7 | Neoclassic growth model:Solow | | | | 8 | Mid-term exam | | | | 9 | Endogenous Growth Models:Romer | | | | 10 | Endogenous growth models:Lucas, Barro | | | | 11 | Productivity | | | | 12 | Efficiency | | | | 13 | Technology | | | | 14 | Population | | | | 15 | Factor endowment | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Weil, David N. 2005; Economic Growth, Boston: Addison-Wesley, USA
Todaro, Michael P. and Smith, Stephen C.2006; Economic Development, Pearson, USA
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 6 | 14 | 84 |
| Self Study | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 20 | 1 | 20 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | | LO2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | | LO3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | | LO4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | LO5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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