Information Package / Course Catalogue
Economic Integrations
Course Code: ECON403
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 the Economic Integration course is to provide a deep understanding of international economic relations. This course enables students to examine different models of economic integration such as customs unions, free trade areas, and common markets, and analyze their impacts on economic growth, trade, and welfare. Additionally, it contributes to understanding the dynamics of globalization and international economic relations. The course also aims to convey the role and importance of economic integration in fostering cooperation and integration among countries. Lastly, it seeks to equip students with knowledge and insight into the advantages, disadvantages, and practical applications of various economic integration strategies.

Course Content

Economic Integration course makes students explore and understand how countries come together economically through various mechanisms like customs unions, free trade areas, and common markets, analyzing their impacts on global trade, growth, and cooperation. Students will gain insights into the complexities of international economic relationships and the strategic advantages and challenges associated with economic integration efforts worldwide.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. İsmet ATEŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.Students will comprehend the fundamental concepts and operations of customs unions, free trade areas, common markets, and other economic integration models.
2.Students will evaluate the impacts of economic integration on international trade, growth, and welfare, analyzing both its benefits and drawbacks.
3.Students will grasp the complexity and dynamics of global economic integration on international trade, investment, and policy.
4.Students will analyze and compare the economic integration processes of different countries, examining factors contributing to their success or failure.
5.Students will assess future trends and potential directions in global economic integration, fostering strategic thinking on the subject.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Şanlı, O. Ateş. İ. (2022). Dış Ticarette Yeni Dünya Düzeni Yeni Korumacılık ve Ticaret Savaşları. Duvar Yayınları
2.Balkır, C. (2010). Uluslararası Ekonomik Bütünleşme: Kuram, Politika ve Uygulama AB ve Dünya Örnekleri. İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
3.Yapraklı, S. (2024). Ekonomik Bütünleşme Avrupa Birliği ve Türkiye. Efeakademi Yayınları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and importance of economic integration.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Customs unions and free trade areas: Basic concepts and operations.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Concept and characteristics of common markets.
Week 4 - Theoretical
The European Union model and the process of economic integration.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Economic and monetary unions
Week 6 - Theoretical
Regional economic blocs like NAFTA and Mercosur.
Week 7 - Theoretical
The impact of globalization on economic integration
Week 8 - Theoretical
The role of international trade in economic integration
Week 9 - Theoretical
Successful and unsuccessful examples of economic integration.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Economic integration in developing countries and sustainability.
Week 11 - Theoretical
The impact of technology and the digital economy on economic integration.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Next-generation trade agreements and processes of economic integration
Week 13 - Theoretical
The future of global economic integration and anticipated trends.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Course evaluation and discussion.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)122
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
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PÇ-12
OÇ-1
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
4
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
OÇ-5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026