Information Package / Course Catalogue
Modern Growth Theories
Course Code: EKO620
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: None
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Purpose of econometric analysis of time series with the ability to do this course, the creation and done a multivariate model to provide estimates.

Course Content

Growth concept in history of economic thought, Harrod-Domar Approach, basic neoclassic model, balanced growth, endogenous technical change, Von-Neumann Type models, optimal growth, Ramsey type models, unbalanced growth, monetary growth theories, reviews on growth models.

Name of Lecturer(s)
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.Parasız, İ., (1997) Modern Büyüme Teorileri Dinamik Makro Ekonomiye Giriş, Ezgi Kitabevi
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The concept of economic growth in the history of thought
Week 2 - Theoretical
Harrod-Domar approach
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic Neoclassical Model
Week 4 - Theoretical
Harvest models
Week 5 - Theoretical
Endogenous technical change
Week 6 - Theoretical
Multi-sectoral models
Week 7 - Theoretical
Multi-sectoral models
Week 8 - Theoretical
Von-Neumann-type models
Week 9 - Theoretical
Von-Neumann-type models
Week 10 - Theoretical
Optimal growth
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ramsey-type models
Week 12 - Theoretical
Unbalanced growth
Week 13 - Theoretical
Monetary growth theory
Week 14 - Theoretical
Monetary growth theory (continued)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Midterm Examination110313
Final Examination120323
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)120
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026