Information Package / Course Catalogue
Current Problems of World Economy
Course Code: İKP633
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To evaluate the contemporary issues of the world economy with different perspectives and to increase the capacity of the students to analyze.

Course Content

A study of the world economy from the focuses of regions and themes.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.The students will be able to think about world economy in general.
2.The students will improve their skills in academic writing.
3.The students will be able to critically analyze reports and academic works on the world economy.
4.Students will analyze the developments in the world economy.
5.Students will be able to comparatively examine countries at different levels of development.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Dani Rodrik: Akıllı Küreselleşme, Efil, Ankara, 2011.
2.David Harvey: Sermaye Muamması: Kapitalizmin Krizleri, Sel, İstanbul, 2014.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Recent trends in the global economy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Emerging markets and BRICS
Week 3 - Theoretical
BREXIT and the stability of the EU
Week 4 - Theoretical
International trade and investments
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sectoral restructuring experiences from various countries
Week 6 - Theoretical
Poverty and Income Distribution
Week 7 - Theoretical
Poverty and Income Distribution
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Energy
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sustainable Development
Week 12 - Theoretical
Internet and the World Economy
Week 13 - Theoretical
Gender discrimination and employment
Week 14 - Theoretical
Gender discrimination and employment
Week 15 - Theoretical
Far East
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Individual Work141242
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)131
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
3
5
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
5
5
5
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026