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IKT3018ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT3+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of ECONOMETRICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Murat Can GENÇ
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The main objective of this course is to develop student's knowledge socio-economic structures of different countries. Also second objective to analyse of development process of less developed countries
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : define general concepts about economic development and growth 1,2,31,
LO - 2 : explain economic growth and development theories 1,2,31,
LO - 3 : compare development levels of countries 1,2,31,
LO - 4 : analyze globalization process' effects on development levels of countries 1,2,31,
LO - 5 : explain of development economics' future in the globalization process. 1,2,31,
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
Concept of growth and development, growth theories: Classical, Harrod- Domar, Solow, endojen growth; less developed countries, development model / strategies and finance of development
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction to economic growth and development
 Week 2The growth approaches of pre-classical period
 Week 3Classical period:Smith,Ricardo,Marx
 Week 4Keynesian growth model
 Week 5Harrod-Domar Model
 Week 6Neoclassical growth model:Solow
 Week 7Endogenous growth models
 Week 8Structural adjustment model:Lewis; the model of stages of development:Rostow
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Vicious circle of poverty:Nurkse
 Week 11Sustainable growth:global warming
 Week 12Agriculture and development
 Week 13Income distribution and development
 Week 14Factor endowment
 Week 15The government
 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 04/2024 1 50
End-of-term exam 16 06/2024 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 3 14 42
Arasınav için hazırlık 6 2 12
Arasınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 11 2 22
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load120