Information Package / Course Catalogue
International Economics
Course Code: INT311
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The main goal of the first part of is to introduce students to both classical and modern theories of international trade in goods and services, as well as empirical research on trade. The goal is to enable the students to critically analyze those economic issues that result from a country’s interaction with the outside world.

Course Content

Uluslararası ticaret teorileri, karşılaştırmalı üstünlük teorisi, arz talep modelleri, ekonomik büyüme analizleri, ekonomik kalkınma, dış ticaret politikaları.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Students will have capability to discuss the basic theories of international economy
2.Students will be informed about the fundamental concepts and models of international economy
3. Explain the differences of foreign trade theories.
4. Analyze the relationships between foreign trade and growth
5. Explain the trade theories, policies and relations between the world economy.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Dominick Salvatore (2013) International Economics, 11th Edition, Wiley
2.Krugman P., Obstfeld M., Melitz M. (2015) International Economics: Theory and Policy
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Absolute Advantage
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Course notes
Week 3 - Theoretical
Essentials: Ricardo and Comparative Advantage
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Course notes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Essentials: Ricardo and Comparative Advantage
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Course notes
Week 5 - Theoretical
Factor Price Equalization and Trade
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Course notes
Week 6 - Theoretical
Factor Price Equalization and Trade
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Course notes
Week 7 - Theoretical
Who Wins and Who Loses from Trade?
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Course notes
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term exams
Week 9 - Theoretical
Standard Trade Models and Country Welfare
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Course notes
Week 10 - Theoretical
Demand and Supply, Offer Curves, and the Terms of Trade
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Course notes
Week 11 - Theoretical
Demand and Supply, Offer Curves, and the Terms of Trade
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Course notes
Week 12 - Theoretical
Factor Endowments and the Heckscher–Ohlin Theory
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Course notes
Week 13 - Theoretical
Factor Endowments and the Heckscher–Ohlin Theory
Week 14 - Theoretical
Economies of Scale, Imperfect Competition, and International Trade
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Course notes
Week 15 - Theoretical
Economic Growth and International Trade
Week 15 - Preparation Work
Course notes
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exams
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144398
Individual Work52325
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination114216
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
4
3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
4
4
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
4
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2026