| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits |
| 3 | ECON325 | SELECTED TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of Instruction
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English
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Level of Course Unit
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Bachelor's Degree
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Department / Program
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ECONOMICS
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Type of Program
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Formal Education
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Type of Course Unit
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Elective
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Course Delivery Method
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Face To Face
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Objectives of the Course
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Showing examples of how international trade affects economic development, international politics and conflicts, and the environment.
Introducing trade policy and the economic effects of different trade policy instruments.
Examining the factors that influence international trade patterns and their impacts on income distribution between and within countries.
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Course Content
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Aim of the course is to introduce the subject of international trade as a subdiscipline in economics. 5-6 foundational subjects in international trade are examined at introductory level. Causes and consequences of international trade and investment are discussed throughout the course. Questions such as why nations trade, what they trade, who gains (or not) from trade are also investigated. In addition, the development of the basis of trade are be examined using comparative and absolute advantage concepts, partial and general equilibrium analysis, the Heckscher Ohlin model, and intra-industry trade theories.
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Course Methods and Techniques
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Prerequisites and co-requisities
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None
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Course Coordinator
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Prof.Dr. semih peker semih.peker@agu.edu.tr
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Name of Lecturers
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None
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Assistants
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None
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Work Placement(s)
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No
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Recommended or Required Reading
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"
Assessment Methods and Criteria
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
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Activities
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Total Work Load
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Ev Ödevi
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3
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3
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9
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Okuma
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14
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2
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28
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Araştırma
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14
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2
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28
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Kişisel Çalışma
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14
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3
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42
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Derse Devam
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14
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3
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42
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Total Work Load
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Number of ECTS Credits 5
149
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Describe the comparative advantages theory, absolute advantage theory, the supply and demand models on the basis of analyses of international trade theory. |
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| Discuss the relationship between trade theory and economic development. |
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3
| Examine the internal and external equilibria in the context of foreign trade and national income. |
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4
| Analyze the foreign trade of the less developed and developed countries. |
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5
| Examine the new trade theories and the factor endowments theory. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
| 1 |
Introduction to International Trade Theory
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Trade Policies and Regulations
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Global Supply Chains
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Trade and Economic Development
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Trade and Environmental Sustainability
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The Role of International Organizations
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Trade and Labor Markets
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Emerging Markets and Trade
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Trade Wars and Protectionism
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Digital Trade and E-commerce
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Regional Trade Agreements
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Trade and Innovation
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Trade and Geopolitical Factors
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Future of International Trade
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
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