Course Details

Course Information

Semester	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	T+P+L	Credit	Number of ECTS Credits	Last Updated Date
2	BA224	MACROECONOMICS	3+0+0	3	5	17.09.2025

Course Details

Language of Instruction	English
Level of Course Unit	Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Type of Program	Formal Education
Type of Course Unit	Compulsory
Course Delivery Method	Face To Face
Objectives of the Course	Understanding the fundamental concepts and principles of macroeconomics. Analyzing the causes and effects of unemployment and inflation through the use of relevant statistical data. Comparing different economic growth theories in terms of their assumptions and implications. Evaluating the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policy tools in addressing macroeconomic issues.
Course Content	This course is designed to examine how economies function in combination and the basic relationships that motivate economists’ understanding of what drives macroeconomic variable and how government policy may impact on this context. Topics such as economic growth, tools of monetary, and fiscal policy, major economic institutions, evaluation of economic analysis, functioning of markets will be discussed. Problems of unemployment, inflation will also be stressed throughout the course.
Course Methods and Techniques	The teaching methodology emphasizes a blend of discussion, empirical data analysis, and problem-solving activities. Classes will engage students in critical discussions on macroeconomic theories and policies, encouraging active participation and diverse viewpoints. We will incorporate real-world empirical data, utilizing case studies and current economic indicators to analyze and interpret economic trends and policy impacts. Problem-solving sessions will challenge students to apply macroeconomic concepts to address real-life economic issues, fostering practical skills in economic analysis and decision-making. This approach aims to equip students with a deep understanding of macroeconomic principles and their application in navigating complex economic scenarios.
Prerequisites and co-requisities	( BA225 )
Course Coordinator	None
Name of Lecturers	Asist Prof.Dr. Tamer Güven https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/tamer.guven tamer.guven@agu.edu.tr
Assistants	None
Work Placement(s)	No

Recommended or Required Reading

Resources	Mankiw, N. Gregory. 2022. Principles of Economics. 9th edition. Boston, MA: Cengage.
Course Notes	Mankiw, N. Gregory. Principles of Economics. 9th ed., Cengage Learning, Inc., Boston, MA, 2021.

Course Category

Field

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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

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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration	Total Work Load
Belirsiz	10	10	100
Araştırma Ödevi	1	1	1
Tartışma	1	2	2
Yazılı Sınav	1	2	2
F2F Dersi	1	2	2
Grup Sunumu	1	2	2
Sunum için Hazırlık	1	10	10
Okuma	1	3	3
Araştırma	1	1	1
Kişisel Çalışma	1	25	25
Final Sınavı	1	2	2
Total Work Load			Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

No	Learning Outcomes
1	Explain the current economic phenomenon with existing theory and express their views on contemporary economic issues.
2	Explain the theoretical background of employment and inflation issues.
3	Explain contemporary theories of economic growth, evaluate these theories in light of economic performance, and apply one or several of the theories to predict economic performance.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Topics	Study Materials	Materials
1	Measuring a Nation’s Income	-	Mankiw, N. Gregory. Principles of Economics. 9th ed., Cengage Learning, Inc., Boston, MA, 2021.
2	Measuring the Cost of Living	-	Mankiw, N. Gregory. Principles of Economics. 9th ed., Cengage Learning, Inc., Boston, MA, 2021.
3	Production and Growth	-	Mankiw, N. Gregory. Principles of Economics. 9th ed., Cengage Learning, Inc., Boston, MA, 2021.
4	Saving, Investment, and the Financial System	-	Mankiw, N. Gregory. Principles of Economics. 9th ed., Cengage Learning, Inc., Boston, MA, 2021.
5	The Basic Tools of Finance	-	Mankiw, N. Gregory. Principles of Economics. 9th ed., Cengage Learning, Inc., Boston, MA, 2021.
6	Unemployment	-	Mankiw, N. Gregory. Principles of Economics. 9th ed., Cengage Learning, Inc., Boston, MA, 2021.
7	The Monetary System	-	Mankiw, N. Gregory. Principles of Economics. 9th ed., Cengage Learning, Inc., Boston, MA, 2021.
8	Money Growth and Inflation	-	Mankiw, N. Gregory. Principles of Economics. 9th ed., Cengage Learning, Inc., Boston, MA, 2021.
9	Open-Economy Macroeconomics: Basic Concepts	-	Mankiw, N. Gregory. Principles of Economics. 9th ed., Cengage Learning, Inc., Boston, MA, 2021.
10	A Macroeconomic Theory of the Open Economy	-	Mankiw, N. Gregory. Principles of Economics. 9th ed., Cengage Learning, Inc., Boston, MA, 2021.
11	Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply	-	Mankiw, N. Gregory. Principles of Economics. 9th ed., Cengage Learning, Inc., Boston, MA, 2021.
12	The Influence of Monetary and Fiscal Policy on Aggregate Supply	-	Mankiw, N. Gregory. Principles of Economics. 9th ed., Cengage Learning, Inc., Boston, MA, 2021.
13	The Short-Run Trade-off between Inflation and Unemployment	-	Mankiw, N. Gregory. Principles of Economics. 9th ed., Cengage Learning, Inc., Boston, MA, 2021.
14	Six Debates over Macroeconomic Policy	-	Mankiw, N. Gregory. Principles of Economics. 9th ed., Cengage Learning, Inc., Boston, MA, 2021.

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	P1	P2	P3	P4	P5	P6	P7	P8	P9	P10
C1	5	4	2	1	1	5	1	1	1	5
C2	5	5	1		1	2				4
C3	5	5	3	1	1	4	1	4	1	5

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

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