Information Package / Course Catalogue
General Equilibrium Models
Course Code: EKO632
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 is a course on the dynamic applied economic modeling which will introduce all the basic tools for constructing and implementing the applied general equilibrium models for policy analysis. The formal aim of the course is to cover Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modeling with the use of GAMS software. By the end of the course, the participants will have the knowledge of the structure of open economy general equilibrium models, building the database for such models, building social accounting matrices, calibrating and formulating a CGE mode and, implementing the model on the computer using the GAMS software. The dynamic CGE has been widely used in applied modeling literature on a number of areas such as trade, environment, finance and intertemporal overlapping generations. Although the main purpose of the course is to teach applied modeling, basic theoretical features of modeling techniques will also be covered. The course will start with the basics of CGE, uch as Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) and theoretical structures. Those who would like to further their study of CGE modeling will have the basic features of trade, environmental, financial and intertemporal overlapping generations modeling structure. Students will be expected to understand the modeling frameworks to apply in their research studies, such as the PhD thesis

Course Content

General Equilibrium Theory, partial equilibrium, general equilibrium, Edgeworth Box Diagram, Walras law, Pareto optimal, Production general equilibrium, production facilities curve, marginal conversion rate, the overall balance of distribution, Second Best Theorem, Computable general equilibrium model, strengths and weaknesses, calculate Social matrix, input-output tables, computable general equilibrium models designing, trade and tax of computable general equilibrium models Application of the policy

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.General equilibrium models of learning at the doctoral level.
2.General equilibrium models to examine the effects of economic performance.
3.General equilibrium models of the effects on the economy of Turkey.
4.Acquisition of a critical view of the general equilibrium approach
5.Can make an analysis about subjects and can comment on economy
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ölmezoğulları, N., (1998) Bölüşüm, Genel Denge ve Refah Ekonomisi, Ezgi Kitabevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The history of the input and the overall balance the overall balance
Week 2 - Theoretical
Proof of the existence of general equilibrium
Week 3 - Theoretical
Assumptions are based on the overall balance
Week 4 - Theoretical
General equilibrium and Pareto optimality relationship
Week 5 - Theoretical
General equilibrium and social preferences, the relationship
Week 6 - Theoretical
Pareto optimum one based on value judgments
Week 7 - Theoretical
Pareto optimum one based on value judgments
Week 8 - Theoretical
The main features and conditions of Pareto optimum one
Week 9 - Theoretical
Pareto optimality and competitive equilibrium
Week 10 - Theoretical
The theory of second best
Week 11 - Theoretical
Analysis of social preferences
Week 12 - Theoretical
Concepts of Optimality
Week 13 - Theoretical
Welfare economics and the boundaries
Week 14 - Theoretical
General equilibrium models and analysis of Turkey's economic performance
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