Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | İKT6209.01 | GROWTH THEORIES | Elective | 1 | 2 | 7 |
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Level of Course Unit |
Second Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
In this course, introducing modern growth theories and comparing different growth models will be transferred to the students, and theoretical and empirical developments in economic growth will be discussed. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Doç. Dr. İbrahim DOĞAN |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | Can explain modern growth theories. | 2 | Distinguish the differences between economic growth and economic development. | 3 | | 4 | İktisadi büyüme alanındaki modelleri ilişkilendirebilir. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Formal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
none |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
none |
Course Contents |
Turkey's growth experience and the course begins by discussing why Turkey can not catch up economically developed countries. To understand the problem, growth theory is looked at. Harrod's knife-back theorem and Solow's response to Harrod are examined. After discussing the contributions of Mankiw, Romer and Weil to Solow, internal growth theories emphasizing education and R&D are returned. latest contribution to growth theory, after institutionalist approach examined returning to Turkey again, fast growth and high per capita savings of Turkey as factors that will enable the national income and investment trends, spending on education, R & D and institutions considers what happens condition terms. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Concept of Economic Growth | | | 2 | | | | 3 | Sources and Limits of Economic Growth | | | 4 | Rostow's Approach to Stages of Development | | | 5 | | | | 6 | Modern Growth Theories: Harrod Domar Growth Model | | | 7 | midterm | | | 8 | Neo-Classical Growth Theory | | | 9 | Savings Rate and Income Distribution: Kaldor Growth Model | | | 10 | Internal Growth Models: Sources of Internal Growth and Internalization Processes | | | 11 | | | | 12 | Globalization and Openness in Economic Growth Theories | | | 13 | Key Determinants of Economic Growth and Turkey Economy | | | 14 | | | | 15 | Final Exam | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Professor Dr. İlker PARASIZ, Growth Theories, Ezgi Bookstore, 2008.
Erinç Yeldan, (2010), Economic Growth and Distribution Theories, Istanbul: Efil Publishing. |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | | Work Placement(s) | none |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Final Examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 40 | 1 | 40 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 40 | 3 | 120 |
Reading | 50 | 1 | 50 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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Yozgat Bozok University, Yozgat / TURKEY • Tel (pbx): +90 354 217 86 01 • e-mail: uo@bozok.edu.tr |