| Semester | Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | T+P+L | Credit | Number of ECTS Credits |
| 7 | ECON341 | TURKISH ECONOMY | 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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Reviewing the economic history of Turkey.
Showing examples of changes in institutional settings of the Turkish economy.
Introducing economic resources of Turkey.
Providing examples of specific economic policies used in Turkey.
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Course Content
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Aims of the course include explaining the timeline of events in Turkey’s economy and thus, also, examining related applications of economic theories with the example case of Turkey. Turkey’s economy starting from the 19th century and its reforms, economic crises, institutional policies, inflation targeting policies, establishment and history of the central bank, exchange rate policies and related subjects are examined.
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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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None
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Name of Lecturers
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Associate Prof.Dr. semih peker aliyavuz.polat@agu.edu.tr
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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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Okuma
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14
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3
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42
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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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Yüz Yüze Ders
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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
154
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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Establish relationships between Turkey’s economic history and its present structure. |
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| Analyze the influence of the institutional settings in Turkey on its economy. |
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| Analyze the influence of Turkey’s resource endowment on its economic development. |
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| Analyze the influence of specific economic policies on Turkey’s economic development. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
| 1 |
Introduction
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The Role of State in the Turkish Economy
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Risks and Opportunities: Social Policies in
Contemporary Turkey
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Turkey’s Struggle to Achieve High-Income Status
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Turkish Financial System
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Turkish Financial Reform after 2000-01 crisis
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Mid-term Exam
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Capital Inflows and Banking in the Turkish Economy
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Turkish Real Economy
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Industrial Policy in Turkey
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Turkish Labour Market
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Structural Reforms in Turkey
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Industrial Dynamics in Turkey
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Final Exam
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Recommended Optional Programme Components
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant
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