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GRADUATE INSTITUTE of SOCIAL SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT of ECONOMICS
Economic Development and International Economics-Masters with Thesis
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GRADUATE INSTITUTE of SOCIAL SCIENCES / DEPARTMENT of ECONOMICS / Economic Development and International Economics-Masters with Thesis
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IGUZ5017Advanced International Economic Theories3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseSecond Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of ECONOMICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Kenan ÇELİK
Co-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
To examine international economic theories in detail, to direct students to academic studies in these fields, and to have the competence to give lectures on these subjects.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : To have detailed and complete knowledge of International Economic theories1,2,31,3,4,
PO - 2 : To be able to interpret international economic theories according to current conditions1,2,31,3,4,
PO - 3 : To be able to conduct advanced scientific studies on international economic theories1,2,31,3,4,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Theory of Absolute Advantages, Theory of Comparative Advantages, Explanation of foreign trade balances with offer curves, Explanation of foreign trade balances with Indifference Curves, Heckscher-Ohlin theory, Theory of Factor Price Equality, Theory of Income Distribution, Rybczynski Theory,
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Theory of Absolute Advantages
 Week 2Theory of Comparative Advantages-1
 Week 3Theory of Comparative Advantages-2
 Week 4Offer Curves Analysis-1
 Week 5Offer Curves Analysis-2
 Week 6Indifference Curves Analysis-1
 Week 7Indifference Curves Analysis-2
 Week 8Indifference Curves Analysis-3
 Week 9midterm exam
 Week 10Heckscher-Ohlin theory
 Week 11Factor Price Equality Theory, Income Distribution Theory
 Week 12Midterm Studies Exam
 Week 13Rybczynski Theory
 Week 14New foreign trade theories
 Week 15Preparation for the final exam
 Week 16final exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Gerber, James, International Economics, Peorson 2014
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 11/2023 2 30
In-term studies (second mid-term exam) 12 12/2023 1 20
End-of-term exam 16 01/2024 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 8 14 112
Arasınav için hazırlık 9 2 18
Arasınav 2 1 2
Ödev 2 1 2
Kısa sınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 15 3 45
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load225