Information Package / Course Catalogue
Economic Growth Models
Course Code: İKT457
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

To explain the concepts related to economic growth, to answer basic questions about growth from past to present day within the framework of growth theories, to reveal the importance and conditions of economic growth.

Course Content

theoretical and empirical developments in the field of economic growth are addressed in this lesson.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to explain the concepts used in growth analysis and the theories developed in this field
2.To be able to analyze growth processes in developed and developing countries in the light of traditional and new growth theories
3.Be able to explain the determinants of growth and link them with macroeconomic policies
4.To be able to explain the effects of education on the growth of information technologies, innovations and technological developments
5.Can identify the importance of the development of institutions, regulatory and entrepreneurial activities and the development of competitive environment in terms of growth dynamics
6.To be able to explain the productivity effects of firm dynamics in sector and economy level
7.To be able to discuss the concept of changing growth
8.Be able to develop policy recommendations by analyzing growth data in a country's economy
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Erdal ÜNSAL, Economic Growth
2.Hendrik VAN DEN BERG, Economic Growth and Development
3.Metin BERBER, Economic Growth and Development
4.Mükerrem HİÇ, Growth Theories and Emerging Economies
5.Yılmaz AKYÜZ, Capital, Distribution, Growth
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic concepts about growth
Week 2 - Theoretical
Crises and economic growth
Week 3 - Theoretical
Classical Growth and Distribution Theory
Week 4 - Theoretical
Presentation of Basic Tools of Neo-Keynesian Growth Models and Domar Growth Model
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Importance of Finance Policy in Growth and Harrod Growth Model
Week 6 - Theoretical
General Equilibrium of the Economy: Analysis of the Growth Period from Source Spending Balance
Week 7 - Theoretical
Basic Analysis Tools of Neo-Classical Growth Model, Growth Accounting Method
Week 8 - Theoretical
Basic Analysis Tools of Neo-Classical Growth Model, Growth Accounting Method
Week 9 - Theoretical
Basic Analysis Tools of Neo-Classical Growth Model, Growth Accounting Method
Week 10 - Theoretical
Neo-Classical Growth Model and Solow Additives
Week 11 - Theoretical
Golden Age Growth and Convergence Hypothesis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Effects on distribution and Definition, Types of Technological Development
Week 13 - Theoretical
The emergence, identification, determinants, basic assumptions, and classification of these models of Internal Growth Models
Week 14 - Theoretical
The emergence, identification, determinants, basic assumptions, and classification of these models of Internal Growth Models
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Assignment25520
Reading23516
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)126
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
OÇ-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-6
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-7
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-8
4
3
5
2
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026