COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Economics (English)

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR MUSTAFA ERDEM ÖZGÜR

Offered to

Economics (English)

Course Objective

This course provides a broad survey of some of the major debates in comparative political economy, focusing especially on the creation, evolution and reform of formal and informal institutions. We begin by reading some of the classic works in political economy, including those of Veblen, Smith, Marx, List, and Polanyi. We review some of the most influential works from four disciplines: History, Sociology, Economics, and Political Science. We then proceed with a selective survey of literature on the old and new institutional economics.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Hodgson, Geoffrey M. (2004). The Evolution of Institutional Economics. New York: Routledge.

Polanyi, Karl. (2001) [1944]. The Great Transformation. Boston: Beacon Press.

Chang, Ha-Joon. (2002). Kicking Away The Ladder: Development Strategy in Historical Perspective. London: Anthem Press.

Different articles will be assigned during the semester.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures
Book reviews and presentations
Academic Papers

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Students will develop an appreciation for the importance of institutions for sustainable economic development.
Students will understand social, political, and economic challenges associated with developing institutional background.
Students will be able to make a comparative analysis of old and new institutional economics.
Students will develop skills in analysis and critical thinking, clear and compelling writing, and persuasive oral presentation.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof.Dr. M. Erdem ÖZGÜR
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi
Işletme Fakültesi
Iktisat Bölümü
erdem.ozgur@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday 12:00-13:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes