FISCAL POLICY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ECF355	FISCAL POLICY	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the student with the competence to analyze the effects of fiscal policy instruments and public intervention on the economy.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include the subjects such as objectives of Fiscal Policy, what financial instruments are used to achieve these objectives, conflicts between these objectives, efficiency problems of fiscal policy, how to implement fiscal policy effectively in combating instability and ensuring growth.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the objectives, instruments and functions of fiscal policy.(2)
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of fiscal policies.(2)
Analyze the effectiveness of fiscal policy.(4)
Interpret the fiscal policy in the fight against economic problems.(4)
Explain the place and importance of fiscal policy in ensuring economic stability.(2)
Evaluate the effects of fiscal policy from an economic and social perspective.(5)
Solve the environmental problems. (3)

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Reading	Rise and Development of Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer
2	Reading	Objectives and Instruments of Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer
3	Reading	Economic Ideas towards Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
4	Reading	Methods in application of Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
5	Reading	Limits of Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
6	Reading	Relative activity of Money and Fiscal Policies	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
7	Reading	Economic conjuncture and Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Fiscal Policy in the fight against Inflation	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
10	Reading	Fiscal Policy in the fight against Recession	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
11	Reading	Fiscal Policy in the fight against Stagflation	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
12	Reading	Budget deficit and Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
13	Reading	Economic progress and Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
14	Reading	Distribution of income and Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
15	Reading	Social state and Fiscal Policy	Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kopcke, R.W., Geoffrey M.B. Tootell and Robert K. Triest,(2018). The Macroeconomics of Fiscal Policy. The MIT Press
by Alan J. Auerbach and Laurence J. Kotlikoff Dynamic Fiscal Policy
by Jonathan Gruber (1987) Public Finance and Public Policy

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)
2	Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)
2	Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).
2	Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)
3	Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
2	Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)
2	Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)
2	Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)
3	Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	10	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	9	18
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	35	0	128