| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | İKT203B | Macro Economics I | Compulsory | 2 | 3 | 5 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| First Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course is to cover the basic concepts and issues related to macroeconomics. In this context, in line with this information gained, it is to ensure that economic problems are analyzed both on a national and global scale. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Doç. Dr. Şaduman YILDIZ |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | To be able to explain macroeconomic concepts. | | 2 | To be able to reveal the differences between macroeconomics and microeconomics. | | 3 | To be able to compare the basic assumptions of macroeconomics schools. | | 4 | To measure the economy. | | 5 | To be able to explain the macroeconomic balance between total planned expenditure and output level. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Second Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Macroeconomics concepts, basic assumptions of economics schools, measurement of economy, total planned expenditure in simple Keynesian model. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Basic Concepts: Nominal gross domestic product, real gross domestic product, economic growth, economic fluctuations, unemployment and inflation. | | | | 2 | Basic Concepts: Macroeconomics, microeconomics, macroeconomic policies, interest rate and exchange rate. | | | | 3 | Schools of Economics | | | | 4 | Measuring the Economy 1: Measuring output, gross national product, net domestic product, domestic income, national income and disposable personal income. | | | | 5 | Measuring the Economy 2: Inflation. | | | | 6 | Measuring the Economy 3: Unemployment and interest rate | | | | 7 | Measuring the Economy 4: Exchange rate and balance of payments. | | | | 8 | Mid-term exam | | | | 9 | Consumption Function | | | | 10 | Saving Function | | | | 11 | Investment Function and Public Expenditures | | | | 12 | Total Planned Expenditure | | | | 13 | Multiplier Mechanism | | | | 14 | Deflationary Deficit and Fiscal Policy | | | | 15 | Inflationary Deficit and Fiscal Policy | | | | 16 | Final Exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Ünsal, E. M. 2013; Macro Economics, Imaj Publications, 7th Edition, Ankara
Bocutoglu, E. 2009; Macroeconomic Theories and Policies, Murathan Publishing, 6th Edition, Trabzon
Froyen, R.T.2005; Macroeconomics Theories and Policies, Eighth Ed., Prentice Hall, USA
İlker Parasız, Macro Economics, Ezgi Publishing House, 2009, Bursa. |
| 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 | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Self Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 30 | 30 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | | LO2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | | LO3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | | LO4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | | LO5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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