Information Package / Course Catalogue
International Economics
Course Code: INR314
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.To introduce students to both classical and modern theories of international trade in goods and services, as well as empirical research on trade
2.Analyze and test international trade models
3.Compare alternative theories of international trade
4.To acquire the analytical methods needed and understanding of how and when to apply different models and approaches to events in the world economy
5.To provide an understanding of the intellectual and practical problems that arise from the economic interaction between countries.
Recommended or Required Reading
2.Krugman P., Obstfeld M., Melitz M. (2015) International Economics: Theory and Policy, 10th Edition, Pearson Series in Economics
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
Quiz120121
Final Examination124125
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)144
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
3
3
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
4
3
OÇ-2
4
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3
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5
4
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3
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3
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3
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3
3
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3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
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4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026