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Economic Development and International Economics-Masters with Thesis
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IGUI5003International Trade Theories3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseSecond Cycle
Status Elective
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-Lecturer
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
In this course, theories that deal with the causes and consequences of foreign trade after the importance of foreign trade to the students are given in detail.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : understand important of foreign trade1
PO - 2 : explain causes of foreign trade1
PO - 3 : comprehend consequences of foreign trade1
PO - 4 : compare foreign trade theories1
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
Scope of International Economics, Reasons of International Trade, Effects of International Trade, Classical Trade Theories, New Theories
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1The scope and importance of international economics
 Week 2Causes and consequences of foreign trade
 Week 3Classical Foreign Trade Theory
 Week 4 Comparative Advantages Theory
 Week 5Supply and Demand Models
 Week 6factor endowment theory
 Week 7factor endowment theory
 Week 8New Foreign Trade Theories
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Skilled Labor Force Theory
 Week 11Technological Explicit Theory
 Week 12Product life-cycle theory
 Week 13Preference-similarity theory
 Week 14Economies Of Scale Theory
 Week 15Monopolistic Competition Theory
 Week 16final exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Krugman, Paul, R. ve M. Obstfeld 2006; International Economics: Theory and Policy, Seventh Edition, Pearson, New York
2Seyidoğlu, Halil, 2013; Uluslararası İktisat, Güzemcan Yayınları, İstanbul
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 11/2019 1 30
In-term studies (second mid-term exam) 12 12/2019 1 20
End-of-term exam 16 01/2020 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 5 14 70
Arasınav için hazırlık 7 8 56
Arasınav 1 1 1
Kısa sınav 1 1 1
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 9 6 54
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Total work load226