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IKT3003Economic Growth and Development - I3+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Compulsory
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of ECONOMICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Bayram GÜNGÖR
Co-LecturerPROF. DR. Bayram GÜNGÖR,
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
Main aim of this course is to provide the knowledge of students on concept of economic growth, determinants and sources of economic growth. This course gives relationships among human resources, savings, capital accumulation and production especially.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : list the models of economic growth.2,61,
LO - 2 : reveal the effects of economic growth models on economy.2,61,
LO - 3 : assess the models with respect to the applicability.2,61,
LO - 4 : evaluate the growth models in detailed.2,61,
LO - 5 : form the policy proposals according to the outcomes.2,61,
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), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Introduction to Growth Theory, Growth Models: Classic, Keynesian, Neo-Classic, Endogenous Growth Models, Human Resources, Technology, Productivity, Efficiency, Foreign Trade, Globalization, Regionalization
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to economic growth theories
 Week 2Approaches of economic growth in pre-classical period
 Week 3Approaches of economic growth in classical period:Smith, Ricardo
 Week 4Approaches of economic growth in classical period:Marx, Malthus
 Week 5Keynesyen growth model
 Week 6Harrod-Domar growth model
 Week 7Neoclassic growth model:Solow
 Week 8Endogenous Growth Models:Romer
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Endogenous growth models:Lucas, Barro
 Week 11Productivity
 Week 12Efficiency
 Week 13Technology
 Week 14Population
 Week 15Factor endowment
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Weil, David N. 2005; Economic Growth, Boston: Addison-Wesley, USA
2Todaro, Michael P. and Smith, Stephen C.2006; Economic Development, Pearson, USA
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 11/2023 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 01/2024 1 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
Laboratuar çalışması 0 0 0
Arasınav için hazırlık 15 2 30
Arasınav 2 1 2
Uygulama 1 1 1
Klinik Uygulama 0 0 0
Ödev 1 1 1
Proje 0 0 0
Kısa sınav 0 0 0
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 12 3 36
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Diğer 1 0 0 0
Diğer 2 0 0 0
Total work load226