Methodology of Economics
Department of Economics
Faculty of Political Sciences
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodology of Economics | EKO204 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin YARDIMCI
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Recognize the Method of Economic Science
2) Recognize the scientification.
3) Recognize the Concept of Information
4) Recognize the Concept of Theory
5) Recognize the Concept of Paradigm
6) Definition of Research Area; Stages in Scientific Research; Writing Techniques of a Scientific Research; Glossary of Methodology of Economics
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
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| 5 | Middle | Low | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 6 | Middle | Middle | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Economic History
Course Contents
This course covers examination of the knowledge and theories produced by economists.
Weekly Schedule
1) The Problem of Narrow and Broad Definition of Economics Methodology2) Brief History of Economics Methodology
3) Pitfalls in Economic Thought and Reasoning and the Function of Methodology
4) Introduction to Philosophy of Science
5) Critical Review of Neo-classical Economic Theory
6) Examen
7) Two Basic Approaches in Economics Methodology; Instrumentalist Approach and Descriptive Approach
8) Problems The Philosophy of Science Is Trying To Answer
9) Logical Positivism
10) Popperism
11) Some Basic Concepts of the Methodology
12) Scientific Research Programs
13) Post-Autistic Economics
14) General Evaluation
15) General Evaluation
16) Examen
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 |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required