Courses
ECON 490
ECON 480
This course will examine the role played by institutions and political economy considerations in determining overall economic performance. The course aims to describe the role and evolution of institutions in economic growth, to understand basic models of politics, and to provide an introduction to the dynamic effects of fiscal and monetary policy. By the end of the course, students should be able to understand the the role of institutional failure, models of governance and mis-governance, optimal fiscal policy, and the concepts of reputation, credibility, and time inconsistency.
ECON 457
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ECON 454
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ECON 451
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ECON 481
Introduction to Turkish economy and Turkish economic institutions: Recent history of the economy; Inward vs outward strategies, political institutions and long-term growth performance; Short-run economic fluctuations, inflation and unemployment; Monetary, fiscal and ex change rate policies; Trade and international competitiveness of the industry; Capital flows, foreign direct investment and privatization; Impact of the local and global financial crises on the economy.
ECON 458
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ECON 455
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ECON 452
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ECON 432
Analysis of problems created by informational asymmetries between agents and how to design contracts to solve these problems; Topics covered include adverse selection, screening, signaling, and moral hazard; Applications to insurance, labor, and credit markets, auctions, and corporate finance.
ECON 483
Macroeconomic analysis of daily developments in the Turkish economy; Analysis of key concepts and data; How to use macroeconomic identities in policy analysis; The analysis of Türkiye?s growth and inflation record; Measures of fiscal position, fiscal adjustment and debt sustainability; The balance sheet of the Central Bank; How Turkish Central Bank conducts monetary policy; Balance of payments developments; Analyzing vulnerabilities and sovereign risk.
ECON 459
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ECON 456
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ECON 453
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ECON 450
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