Information Package / Course Catalogue
Economy of Turkey
Course Code: BTS302
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: Students must have to complete their internship within the required time and properties. The required rules are describes at the Adnan Menderes University, Sultanhisar Vocational School, Student Internship Instructions.
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To be informed about Turkey's economy

Course Content

The definitaion and scope of Turkey's economy.Turkey's place in the world economy and demographic structure of Turkey , Growth, demographic structure, economic developments, improvements in employment , growth in foreign trade . Basic economic problems and solutions.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To know basic economic concepts
2.To understand the economic problems
3.To understand the basic principles of economics and logic of economic thought
4.To analyze some of the current developments in the money market and foreign exchange market issues
5.have knowledge about Social Security in Turkey
Recommended or Required Reading
1.The instructor lecture notes
2.Internet
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic economic concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Turkey 's geographical location and underground resources
Week 3 - Theoretical
Turkey's place in the world economy
Week 4 - Theoretical
economic growth
Week 5 - Theoretical
Gross national product and per capita gross domestic product data
Week 6 - Theoretical
income distribution in Turkey
Week 7 - Theoretical
Employment and Unemployment
Week 8 - Theoretical
Employment and Unemployment
Week 9 - Theoretical
Social Security in Turkey
Week 10 - Theoretical
Inflation, Deflation , Devaluation
Week 11 - Theoretical
The reasons for the emergence of inflation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Types of inflation , disinflation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Turkey 's foreign trade and balance of payments
Week 14 - Theoretical
Foreign exchange market
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination112113
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes