Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Yusuf BAYRAKTUTAN

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explain international trade theoretically using traditional and the new theories
2) Recognize objectives and measures of international trade policy
3) Evaluate positions of WTO, and trade blocks in international economic order
4) Discuss protectionism and new protectionism
5) Obtain advanced knowledge on international monetary relations and open economy macroeconomics

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	Middle
	2	High	High	Middle
	3	High	High	Middle
	4	High	High	Middle
	5	High	High	Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Candidates are provided with in-depth knowledge on theories of foreign trade, international economic policy, and international monetary relations.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction
2) Foreign trade approach before classical libarilizm
3) Classical theories of foreign trade and neoclassical contributions
4) Neo-classical contributions
5) Amprirical analysis and their results
6) New theories
7) Growth and foreign trade
8) Midterm
9) International economic policy
10) Instruments of foreign trade policy
11) Protectionism and new protectionizm
12) Custom duties and their effects
13) Effects of other instruments
14) Integrations and the WTO
15) International payment system and the IMF
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 Semester Studies to Course Grade

40%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	50%
Semester Studies	Presentation/Seminar	1	50%

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
Advanced International Economic Analysis	IKT115	Elective	Doctorate degree	1	Fall	6