International Political Economy
International Relations (Non Thesis) (EP)
Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Political Economy | ULI103 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Caner SANCAKTAR
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognize international trade theories.
2) Recall international trade policies.
3) Explain balance of payments and international monetary system.
4) Evaluate international economy-political structure and current issues.
5) Discuss international economic institutions like IMF, World Bank, WTO.
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
International Politics
Course Contents
Content and Origin of International Trade Theory Absolute Advantage and the Theory of Comperative Advantage Analysis of Foreign Trade With Opportunity Cost and Indifference Curves Analysis of Offer Curve The Heckscher-Ohlin Model Factor Endowment Theory; Factor-Price Equalization Theory Stolpher Samuelson; Specific Factor Model; Leontief Paradox New Theories of Foreign Trade Foreign Trade and Economic Growth International Trade Policy, Objectives and Insturuments Tariffs Other Trade Policy Instuments Liberalization of World Trade
Weekly Schedule
1) Foreign Trade Policies: Mercantilism, Liberalism and Nationalist Protectionism2) Capitalism and Imperialism: Marx, Hobson and Lenin
3) Imperialism and World Economy: Bukharin and Galtung
4) Capitalist World Order / System: Cox and Wallerstein
5) Capitalism and International Unequal Development: Frank and Amin
6) Monopoly Capitalism: Baran and Sweezy
7) Global Economy: Castells and Gilpin
8) Midterm Examination/Assessment
9) Development Problems in Underdeveloped Countries: North-South Dialogue and ECLA School
10) "Politics of International Economic Relations" School and "Hegemonic Stability" Theory
11) "The New International Political Economy" Okulu ve "Global Political Economy" Approach
12) International Economic Crisis and Reconstruction: 1929 Crisis
13) International Economic Crisis and Reconstruction: 1974 Crisis
14) International Dept Crisis (1982 Crisis)
15) Political Economy Transformation in Eastern Europe: The Transition to Capitalism
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required