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FISCAL POLICY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
EKF355 FISCAL POLICY 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
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 Assoc.Prof. BÜLENT İLHAN
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)
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)

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 & Problem-Solving Method
11 Reading Fiscal Policy in the fight against Stagflation Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
12 Reading Budget deficit and Fiscal Policy Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
13 Reading Economic progress and Fiscal Policy Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
14 Reading Distribution of income and Fiscal Policy Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
15 Reading Social state and Fiscal Policy Lecture & Question Answer & Analysis & Problem-Solving Method
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Pinar,.A.(2017). Maliye Politikasi. 9th Edition.Turhan Bookstore
Atac, B.(2016). Maliye Politikasi. 11th Edition. Turan Bookstore
Ulusoy, A.(2017). Maliye Politikasi. 9th Edition. Umuttepe Publications
Kopcke, R.W., Geoffrey M.B. Tootell and Robert K. Triest,(2018). The Macroeconomics of Fiscal Policy. The MIT Press
Dergi Adı: Maliye Dergisi, Maliye Arastirmalari Journal

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences. (Bloom 1)
4
2
Evaluate the economic environment and overall sustainability of firms. (Bloom 4)
2

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate principles and concepts of economics and finance with other disciplines. (Bloom 4)
2
2
Define principles, concepts, methods and theories related with economics and finance. (Bloom 1)
3

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret the charts and tables related to the field. (Bloom 2)
2

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Evaluate the theoretical models of economic policies which have direct or indirect effects by using the facts and dynamics of the economic system.(Bloom 4)
4
2
Analyze economic and financial reports. ((bloom 4)
2
3
Use basic mathematics, statistics and econometric methods and tools to solve economic and financial problems. (Bloom 3)
2
4
Interpret the operation of current economic, political and social events by using institutional information related with Economics and Finance.(Bloom 2)
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organize economic and financial activities in humanitarian and social terms with adherence to ethics. (Bloom 4).
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Develop a critical perspective on national and international economic, political, social, financial and development problems. (bloom 6)
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Follow the agenda on economics, politics and social issues and improve himself/ herself. (bloom 6)
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze current issues and problems by using the structure and properties of Macro and Microeconomics and variables. (Bloom 4)
4
2
Evaluate the effectiveness of the general economic system and public policies and their effects on markets and basic economic variables.(Bloom 4)
2
3
Analyze the cause and effect relationships between the relevant economic variables. (Bloom 4)
2
4
Evaluate the expected trends and portfolio analyzes in interest and exchange rates within the framework of the general financial system. (Bloom 4)
1

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0