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Theories of Growth and Development

Course Code	: EKO544
Course Type	: Area Elective
Couse Group	: Second Cycle (Master'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 aim of this course is to teach fundamental principles and theories of economic growth by using analytical tools to formulate and solve economic growth models

Course Content

he data of growth and development, the Solow model, empirical applications of Neoclasical growth models, the economics of ideas, the engine of growth, social infrastructure and long-run economic performance and alternative theories of endogeneous growth

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Necmiye CÖMERTLER

Learning Outcomes

1.	Have knowledge of theories related to growth,
2.	Understands the relationship between growth in other macro economic variables,
3.	What are the basic determinants of growth, learns
4.	Can make an interdisiplinary connection over the course subjects
5.	Can make an analysis about subjects and can comment on economy

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	ktisadi Büyüme ve Kalkınma, Prof. Dr. Metin Berber, Derya Publication, Trabzon.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical

Division of labor and growth, Maltus'un growth model, the population growth function

Week 2 - Theoretical

David Ricardo descending verimelr-division growth, ücre theory, rent theory, GA: Feldman: Investment Priorities

Week 3 - Theoretical

Joseph Schumpeter: Innovation and growth

Week 4 - Theoretical

Harrod-Domar model, the historical development of the model, model assumptions, the required growth rate, natural growth rate. The results of the model in terms of economic development

Week 5 - Theoretical

Solow growth model, the model structure, Solow diagram, a modified Cobb-Douglas solution of the Solow model diagram

Week 6 - Theoretical

General economic growth model and

Week 7 - Theoretical

General economic growth model and

Week 8 - Theoretical

Endogenous growth models, arrow-Romer model, lucas model, current model, the spread of technology and growth determinants

Week 9 - Theoretical

Foundations and Development of Development Theory

Week 10 - Theoretical

Global Development and the liberalization process

Week 11 - Theoretical

Agriculture and Development

Week 12 - Theoretical

Financial System and Development

Week 13 - Theoretical

Financing for Development

Week 14 - Theoretical

Capital Flows and Development

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Midterm Examination	1	%40
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	3	3	84
Midterm Examination	1	10	3	13
Final Examination	1	20	3	23
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				120

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PÇ-1	PÇ-2	PÇ-3	PÇ-4	PÇ-5
OÇ-1	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-2	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-3	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-4	4	4	4	4	4
OÇ-5	4	4	4	4	4

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