Information Package / Course Catalogue
Comparative National Economies
Course Code: İKT419
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to examine the historical development, structural characteristics, and current challenges of different national economies from a comparative perspective. Students will be able to analyze cross-country differences in economic performance, policy choices, and positions within the global system.

Course Content

Theoretical foundations of the comparative economic approach Comparison of the economic performance of developed and developing countries Dynamics of industrialization, growth, and development Evaluation of fiscal and monetary policies through country examples Impacts of globalization, trade, and capital flows on national economies Comparative analysis of the Turkish economy with selected countries Contemporary economic crises and policy responses

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Will be able to explain the theoretical foundations of the comparative economic approach.
2.Will be able to analyze cross-country differences in economic performance.
3.Will be able to compare fiscal and monetary policies through country examples.
4.Will be able to interpret the Turkish economy in comparison with different country groups.
5.Will be able to evaluate contemporary economic crises and policy responses in a comparative manner.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Martin C. Schnitzer (1999) Comparative Economic Systems
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the comparative economic approach
Week 2 - Theoretical
Classification of economic systems
Week 3 - Theoretical
Economic structures of developed countries
Week 4 - Theoretical
Development dynamics of developing countries
Week 5 - Theoretical
Industrialization and growth models
Week 6 - Theoretical
Comparative analysis of fiscal policies
Week 7 - Theoretical
Comparative analysis of monetary policies
Week 8 - Theoretical
Impacts of trade and capital flows on national economies
Week 9 - Theoretical
Examples of globalization and regional integration
Week 10 - Theoretical
Comparison of the Turkish economy with EU countries
Week 11 - Theoretical
Comparison of the Turkish economy with BRICS countries
Week 12 - Theoretical
Crises and policy responses: 2008 and beyond
Week 13 - Theoretical
Current issues: inflation, unemployment, income distribution
Week 14 - Theoretical
General evaluation and cross-country comparisons
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory132365
Individual Work142142
Midterm Examination1718
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
3
4
4
5
OÇ-4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
OÇ-5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026