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  Course Description
Course Name : Monetary Theory

Course Code : İKT 709

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. E.ALPER GÜVEL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the monetary frame of macroeconomics
Comprehends the importance of the monetary frame for macroeconomic stability
Learns the monetary reasons of crisis and the importance of monetary policies

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The theory of money has gained importance in the 20th century and a vital part of the Macroeconomics Theory. It is also the most complex part of the Macroeconomics Theory. The theory is shaped by Keynesian and Monetarist approaches and hasn´t reached the completeness. The course covers the arguments and analysis in this context. The student who wants to improve him/herself in the theory of money should also study finance and banking. This course aims to demonstrate the fundemantal connections between real monetary economic relationships

Course Contents : This course covers the theory of money, definitions of quantitiy of money, demand, supply, and policy for money, monetary schools

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Faculty classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Explanation of the theory of money and money policy, functions and properties of Money Reading course book and the notes Lecture
2 Definitions for quantity of money, liquidity and loan Reading course book and the notes Lecture
3 Regimes of money and basic principles, the position of the monetary part in the financial system Reading course book and the notes Lecture
4 The theory of the demand for money Reading course book and the notes Lecture
5 The theory of the money supply Reading course book and the notes Lecture
6 The theory of interest, balance of payments and quantity of Money Reading course book Lecture
7 Money policy Reading course book Lecture
8 Midterm
9 Money policy (Continue) Reading course book and the notes Lecture
10 Monetary analysis in neo-classical approach, Keynes and Keynesian Money Policy Reading course book and the notes Lecture
11 Reactions to Keynesian approaches and neo-classical synthesis Reading course book and the notes Lecture
12 General disequilibrium approach, Moneray approach Reading course book and the notes Lecture
13 Monetary approach (continue), New classical schools Reading course book and the notes Lecture
14 New Keynesians, Austrian School Reading course book and the notes Lecture
15 Inflation theories Reading course book and the notes Lecture
16/17 Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  NUR KEYDER, PARA POLİTİKASI TEORİ POLİTİKA UYGULAMA, 2005, SEÇKİN YAYIN DAĞITIM
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Specifies the role of the market economy, the price advantage of the event. 0
2 Specifies the role of the price advantage in market economy 2
3 Applies the methods of economic analysis. 1
4 Takes responsibility individually and / or in a team,leads a team and works effectively 2
5 Speaks Turkish, and at least one other foreign language in accordance with the requirements of academic and business life. 1
6 Builds, decodes and interprets models by using quantitative and qualitative techniques 2
7 Questions traditional approaches, implementations, and methods ;develops and practises alternative study programs when required 0
8 Acquires the ability of analyzing in the conceptual level ,compares interprets, evaluates and synthesizes ideas in order to develop solutions to the problems. 1
9 Explains the importance of demand and supply and the conditions of the market economy to work better 1
10 Faces with challenges, produces a numerical and policy options. 5
11 Uses the theory of economics in analyzing the economic events 1
12 With the awareness of the necessity of life-long learning, follows the latest developments about his field and improves himself 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 16 3 48
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 16 6 96
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 147
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.88
ECTS Credit: 6