Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Yusuf BAYRAKTUTAN
Prof. Dr. Selçuk KOÇ

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Analysis the theoretical answers to the question "Why do countries trade?"
2) explores the theoretical answer to the question "Why a country in which the goods, why is exported and imported?"
3) International market equilibrium price for the exported goods and imported goods, which should be replaced with each other, I mean iare the rates of foreign trade? In answer to analyze.
4) Categorized foreign trade policy objectives and instruments
5) Strategic trade policies is to analyze and inference.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Bölümün/programın program yeterlilikleri sistemde olmadığından ilişkilendirme işlemi yapılamamıştır.

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Micro Economics

Course Contents

Theories of Foreign Trade, Balance of Payments Theory, International Capital Flows, Development and Foreign Trade Policy, Technology Transfer, International Factor Movements, the GATT (WTO) and the International Trade in Services.

Weekly Schedule

1) Content and Origin of International Trade Theory
2) Absolute and Comparative Advantage
3) Foreign Trade Analysis through Opportunity Cost and Indifference Curves
4) Analysis of Offer Curve
5) The Heckscher-Ohlin Model
6) Factor Endowment Theory, Factor-Price Equalization Theory
7) Stolpher Samuelson, Specific Factor Model, Leontief Paradox, New Theories
8) Midterm Exam
9) New Theories, Foreign Trade and Economic Growth
10) International Trade Policy, Objectives and Instruments
11) Tariffs
12) Other Trade Policy Instuments
13) Effects of Trade Policy
14) Liberalization of World Trade
15) Foreign Trade of Turkey
16) Final Exam

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Self Study

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
The Theory And Policy Of Foreign Trade	EKO109	Elective	Master's degree	1	Fall	6