Information Package / Course Catalogue
Turkish Economy
Course Code: BAS108
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To discuss the developments of the Turkish economic system, to examine the Turkish economic structure and economic problems.

Course Content

General characteristics and structure of the Turkish economy from the Ottoman Empire to the present day

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Senem ÖZGİRGİN VARDAR
Learning Outcomes
1.Has knowledge about Turkish economy.
2.Interpretation of macroeconomic variables.
3.Comment on inflation and unemployment.
4.Know Turkey's foreign trade policy.
5.Know structure and problems of Turkey's agricultural and industrial sectors.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.''Turkish Economy'', Aslan Eren (2012),Ekin Basım Yayın
2.''Economic History of Turkey'',Korkut Boratov (2016), Imge Publishing House
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of the course objective, scope and course material
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic characteristics of Turkish economy and its place in world economy
Week 3 - Theoretical
Population and development of Turkey
Week 4 - Theoretical
National income and development of Turkey
Week 5 - Theoretical
Employment and unemployment in Turkey
Week 6 - Theoretical
Employment and unemployment in Turkey
Week 7 - Theoretical
Income distribution and poverty in Turkey
Week 8 - Theoretical
The development of inflation in Turkey, the main causes and measures to be taken (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Development of inflation in Turkey, main reasons and measures to be taken
Week 10 - Theoretical
Developments related to Turkey's balance of foreign payments and foreign trade policy
Week 11 - Theoretical
Structure and problems in the agricultural sector in Turkey
Week 12 - Theoretical
Development, structure and problems of Turkish Industry
Week 13 - Theoretical
Structure of the financial system in Turkey
Week 14 - Theoretical
Problems of the financial system and monetary policies in Turkey
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory321448
Individual Work22310
Midterm Examination1527
Final Examination110212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)77
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
2
1
3
3
3
4
4
OÇ-2
2
1
4
4
3
4
4
OÇ-3
2
1
3
3
4
4
4
OÇ-4
2
1
3
3
4
4
4
OÇ-5
2
1
3
3
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026