COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

ECONOMICS (English) ((UOLP-New York Eyalet University (Suny Albany))

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR EVRIM TURGUTLU

Offered to

ECONOMICS (English) ((UOLP-New York Eyalet University (Suny Albany))

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to
1. Provide the learner an understanding of development of cities and urbanization,
2. Make the learner become familiar with urban theories, urbanization, industrialization and the associated problems,
3. Give the learner an insight about basic dynamics of urbanization in Türkiye.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

UEC 2001 - MICROECONOMICS I

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. McCann, P. (2001) Urban and regional Economics, Oxford University Press.
2. Sullivan, A. (2007) Urban Economics, 6th Edition, McGraw Hill.
3. McDonald, J.F. and McMillen,D.P. (2007) Urban Economics and Real Estate, Blackwell Publ.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Readings
3. Case studies

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will clearly describe production and pricing decisions at different market structures.
2. The learner will apply the theoretical concepts related to industrial structure and its impacts on firm beahvior to develop policy implications.
3. The learner will participate in a group project to develop an analysis of a specific topic in industrial economics that presents therelevant industrial startegies and their social welfare implications.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Participation in class and group work is required.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes