International Economics I
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Economics I | EKO331 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Yusuf BAYRAKTUTAN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Evaluate economic events with an international perspective.
2) Explain the causes and benefits of foreign trade.
3) Clarify foreign trade policy and its effects.
4) Recall the relations of foreign trade with growth.
5) Evaluate global trade mechanism.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||
| 1 | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | High | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
This course covers content and origin of ınternational trade theory, absolute advantage and the theory of comperative advantage, analysis of foreign trade with opportunity cost and ındifference 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, ınternational trade policy, objectives and instruments, tariffs, other trade policy instuments, liberalization of world trade.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required