Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Macro Economy SBKY102 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face-to-face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. ŞERİF CANBAY
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. ŞERİF CANBAY (Bahar)
Goals To convey the fundamental topics of macroeconomics, such as growth, inflation, and employment, to students and ensure that they first learn the theoretical framework. Then, by linking this theoretical knowledge to everyday life, to cultivate students who can accurately interpret economic events occurring in the country and worldwide, follow economic literature consciously, and understand it effectively.
Course Content This course is an introductory course that aims to teach students basic knowledge in macro economics. Topics covered include national income, total demand, total supply, money and price levels in the long run, inflation and unemployment.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To be able to use theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in economics.
2 To be able to interpret and evaluate the data by analyzing the concepts and opinions in the field of economics with scientific methods.
3 To be able to inform relevant people and institutions in the field of economics; have the ability to transfer ideas and solutions to problems in writing and orally.
4 To be able to share their ideas and suggestions in the field of economics with qualitative and quantitative data and share them with experts and non-experts.
5 To have scientific and ethical values in the stages of collection, interpretation, announcement and implementation of economic data.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction: Definition, aim, tools and topics of macroeconomics
2. Week Calculation and measurement of national income, the flow of income, the role of the state, the outer world. Imbalances and problems
3. Week Nominal and real national income, income per capita and international comparisons
4. Week Supply and demand curves, classical production functions, labor supply and demands
5. Week Total supply in classical analysis. Classic investment savings balance. Criticism about quantity theory and quantity theory.
6. Week Keynes's theory and its assumptions. Total supply in Keynesian theory. Consumption and saving function
7. Week Determination of investment function, equilibrium of national income level with effective demand and investment saving equation
8. Week Determination of investment function, equilibrium of national income level with effective demand and investment saving equation
9. Week Changes in total expenditures and multiplier mechanism. Effects of price changes on equilibrium total demand
10. Week Savings paradox. Deflationary and inflationary gap
11. Week Slope of the AS curve and shifts in the AS curve. Slope of AD curve and shifts in AD curve. Total supply in Keynes and Classic system
12. Week Income and price changes depending on total supply and aggregate demand. Classical, new classic, Keynesian and new Keynesian policies
13. Week The role public sector in economy, public expenditures.
14. Week Fiscal policy tools and automatic stabilizers. Budget and state debts
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Explains and interprets the fundamental concepts and theories related to political science, public administration, law, urbanization, and environmental studies.
2 Conducts scientific research in the field of political science and public administration; carries out the research process by using appropriate methods and techniques.
3 Evaluates public administration, public policy, local governments, and governance processes from an analytical and critical perspective.
4 Analyzes national and international political and administrative developments from a comparative perspective.
5 Applies the theoretical and practical knowledge accumulated in the field to practices in the public sector, private sector, and civil society.
6 Uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills; sustains personal and professional development with an awareness of lifelong learning.
7 Demonstrates attitudes and behaviors in accordance with ethical values, guided by a sense of social responsibility and public interest.
8 Analyzes the administrative structure and functioning of central and local public institutions in Türkiye.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 2 2 2 2 2
PY2 2 2 2 2 2
PY3 2 2 2 2 2
PY4 2 2 2 2 2
PY5 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 1 1 1 1 1
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY8 3 3 3 3 3
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • "Macroeconomics: Theories and Policies", Prof. Dr. Ersan Bocutoğlu, Murathan Publishing House.
Evaluation Method
Bahar Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. ŞERİF CANBAY 1.Grup Final 60.00
Prof. Dr. ŞERİF CANBAY 1.Grup Vize 40.00
Toplam 100.00
Prof. Dr. ŞERİF CANBAY 2.Grup Vize 40.00
Prof. Dr. ŞERİF CANBAY 2.Grup Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 30 30
Quiz 1 15.5 15.5
Final 1 40 40
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0