| Course Code: | ECO403 | ||||
| Course Name: | International Economics | ||||
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Fall |
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| Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Doç. Dr. AYFER USTABAŞ | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Doç. Dr. AYFER USTABAŞ |
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| Course Objectives: | This course provides the ability to analyze the effects of international trade theories and policies on the world economy. It also focuses on differences and similarities among countries and regions by examining international financial movements and the consequences of globalization. In short, the course explains how international trade changes depending on time, geography, socio-economic events and domestic and foreign policies of countries. |
| Course Content: | Introduction to International Economy, Classical Foreign Trade Theories, Supply and Demand Models in International Trade Theory, New Models for Explaining International Trade, International Trade Policies, International Trade Intervention Non-Tariff Vehicles, Customs Tariffs, International Trade Policies and Economic Development, Liberalization of World Trade and International Factor Mobility, Financial Crises, International Monetary Systems, European Union Latin America, BRIC and East Asian Countries. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Comprehend the theories of international economy basically. 2) Have information about international economic policies. 3) Understand the role of international trade in economic development. 4) Have knowledge about international factor mobility. 5) Analyze the economic situation of different country groups. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to International Economy | |
| 2) | Classical Foreign Trade Theories | |
| 3) | Supply and Demand Models in International Trade Theory | |
| 4) | New Models for Explaining International Trade | |
| 5) | International Trade Policies | |
| 6) | Tariffs | |
| 7) | Intervention to International Trade - Non-Tariff Tools | |
| 8) | MIDTERM | |
| 9) | International Trade Policies and Economic Development | |
| 10) | Liberalization of World Trade and International Factor Mobility | |
| 11) | International Monetary Systems | |
| 12) | Financial Crises | |
| 13) | European Union Latin America, BRIC and East Asian Countries | |
| 14) | Homework Presentation and Submission |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | International Economics: Theory & Policy; Krugman, Obstfeld and Melitz; 9th Edition |
| References: | Lecture Notes |
| Course Learning Outcomes | 1 |
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| Program Outcomes |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Quizzes | 2 | % 20 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 15 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 35 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 65 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 35 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Preparation for the Activity | Spent for the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | Workload | ||
| Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 3 | 56 | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 | |||
| Quizzes | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | |||
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 1 | 21 | |||
| Final | 1 | 25 | 1 | 26 | |||
| Total Workload | 126 | ||||||