Information Package / Course Catalogue
World Economy
Course Code: ECON409
Course Type: Required
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 main purpose of the course is to provide students with the ability to analyze to what extent the developments in the world economy affect local economies. In this context, the phenomenon of globalization, the general structures and working styles of international financial and monetary organizations will be explained, and how the country's economies will be affected by the possible effects of economic crisis periods will be emphasized.

Course Content

Topics such as the concept of globalization, economic globalization, international organizations, foreign trade, transition economies and sustainable development constitute the content of this course.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Aslı YENİPAZARLI
Learning Outcomes
1.Possesses the ability to follow global economic developments and conduct economic analyses at the national and regional levels based on these developments.
2.Has comprehensive knowledge of organizations operating on an international scale.
3.Can analyze the economic dimensions of globalization and its impacts on economic structures.
4.Can evaluate developments in international markets and provide insightful commentary on these markets.
5.Can analyze current international issues and provide assessments at an academic or strategic level.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Yenipazarlı, A., ‘1. Yüzyılda Dünya Ekonomisi
2.Kutlu, E., Eşkinat, R., Dünya Ekonomisi
3.Current Articles
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Driving and Attractive Forces of the World Economy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Demograpghy and Migration Theories, 21st Century
Week 3 - Theoretical
Natural Resources and Sustainable Development
Week 4 - Theoretical
Poverty
Week 5 - Theoretical
Capital Flows
Week 6 - Theoretical
Developing Countries: BRICS
Week 7 - Theoretical
Integrations: Globalization, Antiliberal Policies
Week 8 - Theoretical
New Protectionism
Week 9 - Theoretical
Happiness and Economy
Week 10 - Theoretical
The Relationship between Market, Law and Economy
Week 11 - Theoretical
Industry 4.0
Week 12 - Theoretical
Covid 19 Pandemic
Week 13 - Theoretical
New Economic Trends
Week 14 - Theoretical
Conclusion and Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Final Examination1%60
Project1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)122
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
OÇ-1
3
3
2
4
2
3
2
1
2
3
OÇ-2
2
2
1
2
3
2
4
2
3
4
OÇ-3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
OÇ-4
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
OÇ-5
3
3
2
4
1
2
3
2
1
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026