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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
General Equilibrium Models IKT130 Elective Doctorate degree 1 Spring 6

Name of Lecturer(s)

Associate Prof. Dr. Figen BÜYÜKAKIN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Makes evaluations about which policies should be implemented in order to eliminate economic instability.
2) Explains the implications of the implemented policies regarding macroeconomic stability. 3. Will be able to evaluate the reflections of commercial agreements made in the field of International Economics in terms of internal and external balance.
3) Will be able to evaluate the reflections of commercial agreements made in the field of International Economics in terms of internal and external balance.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

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

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Macro Economy, Micro Economy

Course Contents

WEEK TOPICS 1. Week Introduction to the Concept of Balance 2. Week Partial and General Equilibrium Analysis 3. Week A Simple General Equilibrium Model 4. Week Macroeconomic General Equilibrium Model 5. Week Investment and Saving Equity (Macro General Equilibrium in a Closed Economy Model) 6. Week Open Economy Policies 7. Week Capital Movements and Adjusting the Balance of Payments 8. Week Midterm Exam 9. Week Balance of Payments (Simultaneous Macro General Equilibrium in Open Economy Model) 10. Week Monetary and Fiscal Policy Practices 11. Week Mundell-Fleming Model 12. Week Policies Applied in International Trade (Expenditure Slider and Expenditure Modifier Policies) 13. Week Harmonization of Monetary and Fiscal Policies with Expenditure Modifier and Spending Shifting Policies 14. Week Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Modelling
6) Group Study
7) Brain Storming
8) Case Study
9) Self Study


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

30%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

70%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required