Information Package / Course Catalogue
Labor Market and Data Analysis
Course Code: ÇEKO226
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course Labor Market Data Analysis is to equip students with knowledge of key labor market indicators, data sources, and analytical methods. Within the scope of the course, students develop skills in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting labor market data; and they apply basic statistical and econometric methods to analyze indicators such as employment, unemployment, wages, and poverty.

Course Content

The course Labor Market Data Analysis introduces students to national and international labor market data sources (such as TURKSTAT, ILO, OECD). Within the scope of the course, students learn the measurement methods of key indicators such as labor supply and demand, unemployment, employment, wages, and income distribution; and they apply statistical analysis, regression analysis, and policy impact evaluation methods. In addition, the course addresses the data analysis dimensions of contemporary topics such as digitalization and migration.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Zümre ÖZDEMİR GÜLER
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns the key concepts, indicators, and data sources related to the labor market.
2.Applies statistical and econometric methods to analyze labor market data.
3.Carries out a comparative analysis of labor market indicators at the national and international levels.
4.Conducts data-based analysis of contemporary issues such as gender, migration, and unionism.
5.Develops policy recommendations to address labor market issues based on the findings of labor market analyses.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Büyüköztürk, Ş., Bökeoğlu, Ö.Ç. Ve Şekercioğlu, G. (2012). Sosyal Bilimler İçin Çok Değişkenli İstatistik. İstanbul: Nobel Yayınları.
2.Biçerli, K. (2019). Çalışma Ekonomisi. İstanbul: Beta Yayınları.
3.Güler, M. A., & Güler, Z. (2017). Ekonomik İşbirliği ve Kalkınma Örgütü Ülkelerinde Sendika Yoğunluğu-İşsizlik İlişkisi. İş ve Hayat, 3(5), 9-29.
4.Canbey Özgüler, V. (2022). 98 Soruda Çalışma Ekonomisi. İstanbul: Nisan Kitabevi.
5.Oğuzhan, A. Ve Aylin, A. (2024). İşletme, İktisat ve Sosyal Bilimler İçin İstatistik. İstanbul: Nobel Yayınları.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Labor Market Data
Week 2 - Theoretical
Key Concepts and Indicators (Labor Force, Employment, Unemployment)
Week 3 - Theoretical
National and International Data Sources (TURKSTAT, ILO, OECD)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Measurement and Interpretation of Labor Market Indicators
Week 5 - Theoretical
Wage Data and Income Distribution Analysis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Calculation of Employment, Unemployment, and Poverty Rates
Week 7 - Theoretical
Statistical Foundations: Descriptive Statistics
Week 8 - Theoretical
Correlation and Regression Analysis
Week 9 - Theoretical
Gender and Labor Market Data
Week 10 - Theoretical
Employment Policy Analysis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Analyses on Trade Union Organization
Week 12 - Theoretical
Analysis of Migration Statistics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Microveri Analysis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Case Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)98
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
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026