Lesson plan / ECONOMIC GROWTH AND INTEGRATION

Lesson Information

Course Credit 3.0
Course ECTS Credit 7.0
Teaching Language of Instruction Türkçe
Level of Course Bachelor's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 6, EQF-LLL: Level 6, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of Course Compulsory
Mode of Delivery Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience? Z
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Purpose and Content

The aim of the course The main goal of development economics is to define the basic properties of developing and transition economies and to analyze the problems faced by such countries. Determinants of more rapid and sustainable growth, elimination of poverty and income inequality issues are discussed. The main goal of growth economics is to define the basic properties of developed economies and to analyze the engines of growth via various economic models.
Course Content The main subjects discussed in this class are why some countries develop and grow faster than others, what are the main problem faced by developing economies during their development and faced by developed economies during the continuation of their growth and hence what are the appropriate policy recommendations.

Weekly Course Subjects

1Definition, Types and Differences of Growth and Development
2Measuring Growth and Development, Its Positive and Negative Aspects
3Key Determinants of Growth and Development
4Pre-Classical Growth Theories
5Classical Growth Theories
6Modern and Neo-Classical Growth Theories: Keynesian, Harrod-Domar and Solow Model
7Endogenous Growth Theories
8Mid-term Exam
9History of Development Economics
10Economic Development Indicators and Measurement Methods of Development Level
11Characteristics of Underdeveloped Countries
12Development Theories: Rostow's Stage Theory, Vicious Circle Theory, Dualism Theory, Dependency Theory
13Financing Sources of Development
14Internal and International Migration and Development

Resources

1. Metin Berber, İktisadi Büyüme ve Kalkınma (2019). 7. Baskı
2. Muhteşem Kaynak, Kalkınma İktisadı, (2014). 5. Baskı
3. Hasan Gürak, Ekonomik Büyüme ve Kalkınma (2016). 1. Baskı