Information Package / Course Catalogue
Economic Crises Case Studies
Course Code: İKP626
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

This course aims to analyze the causes and effects of the current economic and financial crisis and to present alternative perspectives on developments affecting the world economy.

Course Content

This course will start with a macroscopic view of developments affecting the operation of the global economic system. Alternative perspectives on how to explain economic crises and determine the priorities of economic policy will be discussed. Finally, the flawed response to the crisis will be analyzed.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.will be able to develop awareness of the problems facing the global economy
2.will be able to identify the main reasons behind financial volatility
3.will be able to assess the role of the various institutions of global economic governance
4.will be able to critically reflect on the policies adopted in response to the crisis
5.will be able to obtain comprehensive knowledge of economic data banks and statistical series and develop the ability to use them systematically
Recommended or Required Reading
1.•Harvey, David (2010), The Enigma of Capital and the Crises of Capitalism, New York, Oxford University Press
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The world economy: Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical Background: The evolution of the global financial systems
Week 3 - Theoretical
Fİnancial Globalization 1: Financial Integration
Week 4 - Theoretical
The Impact of Financial Flows on emerging markets
Week 5 - Theoretical
Global Financial Crisis 2007/2008
Week 6 - Theoretical
Crisis in Europe
Week 7 - Theoretical
Aftermath of the Crisis: Policy Responses
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Dynamics of Financial Globalization: Trilemma
Week 10 - Theoretical
Dynamics of Financial Globalization: Debt
Week 11 - Theoretical
Dynamics of Financial Globalization: Financialization
Week 12 - Theoretical
Global Crisis or Crisis of Capitalism
Week 13 - Theoretical
Project presentations
Week 14 - Theoretical
Project presentations
Week 15 - Theoretical
Review of the semester
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Individual Work121236
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
5
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
4
3
3
3
3
5
3
OÇ-3
5
5
5
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
5
3
5
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026