Information Package / Course Catalogue
Political Economy
Course Code: ECON313
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 provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the basic concepts and theories of political economy. The course covers classical and modern theories of political economy, the role of the state in the economy, public policy and international economic relations. Students will gain the ability to evaluate economic events from a political perspective by analysing current issues such as income distribution, development policy, public choice theory and environmental economics. In addition, by focusing on Turkey's economic structure and policies, students will develop their critical and analytical thinking skills.

Course Content

This course examines the basic concepts and historical development of political economy. Students will study classical and modern theories of political economy, the role of the state in the economy, and international political economy. In addition, topics such as income distribution, development policy, public choice theory and environmental economics will be emphasised. The course aims to provide a broad perspective in political economy analysis by covering current issues related to Turkey's economic structure and policies.

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