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Course Description Course Name : Fiscal Policy Course Code : PF 409 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. VOLKAN YURDADOĞ Asst.Prof.Dr. MELEK AKDOĞAN GEDİK Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines fiscal policy Evaluates fiscal policy in terms of economic stability Evaluates efficiency of fiscal and monetary policy on economic stability Defines discreationary fiscal policies vs. automatic stabilizers Defines tools and objectives of fiscal policy Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Effects of fiscal policy tools on economic stability Course Contents : Discussions about effectiveness of fiscal policy, Definitions related with fiscal policy, economic stability and fiscal policy Aggtagate supply and demand models , fiscal policy relations automatic stabilization policies discretionary fiscal policy role of fiscal policy on income distribution and inflation Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Class will be determined by administration   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Discussions about efficiency of fiscal policy Related chapter on text book and weekly recommended article Lecture and Discussion 2 Fiscal Policy : Related Definitions Related chapter on text book and weekly recommended article Lecture and Discussion 3 The role of fiscal policy on Fiscal Stability Related chapter on text book and weekly recommended article Lecture and Discussion 4 Relative Effectiveness of fiscal and monetary policy on economic stability Related chapter on text book and weekly recommended article Lecture and Discussion 5 Aggregate supply and demand models, fiscal and monetary policy Related chapter on text book and weekly recommended article Lecture and Discussion 6 Post Keynesian Approach of Fiscal Policy Related chapter on text book and weekly recommended article Lecture and Discussion 7 Mid term Examination 8 Stabilization Policy :Discreationary vs. Automatic Stabilizers Policy Related chapter on text book and weekly recommended article Lecture and Discussion 9 Inflation and Fiscal Policy Related chapter on text book and weekly recommended article Lecture and Discussion 10 Stability, Satgflation and Fiscal Policy Related chapter on text book and weekly recommended article Lecture and Discussion 11 Issue of Budget Deficit Related chapter on text book and weekly recommended article Lecture and Discussion 12 Fiscal Policies in Developing Countries Related chapter on text book and weekly recommended article Lecture and Discussion 13 Turkey´s economic stabilization issues and policies Related chapter on text book and weekly recommended article Lecture and Discussion 14 Economic Growth, economic development and fiscal policy Related chapter on text book and weekly recommended article Lecture and Discussion 15 Fiscal Policy and economic development Related chapter on text book and weekly recommended article Lecture and Discussion 16/17 Final examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)     Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 75     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 25 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 uses modern communication tools, methods and processes, collects and interprets data from different sources using 5 2 understands and explains the role of the public and private sector in the economy, the market economy and the function of the public sector 4 3 uses the information of profesional field about basic computer knowledge and skills 4 4 Collect quantitative and statistical data, makes analysis and interpretation 4 5 understands and interprets corecctly the feelenings, thoughts and behaviors of other people, express Themselves in written and oral form. 4 6 Aware of the social, scientific and ethical values ??and acts accordingly 5 7 Questions the traditional approach and methods of application,and he to develops and implements new ways of working if he considers it is necesaary 4 8 Individually and / or in a team, take responsibility, leadership, and effectively works 3 9 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly renews itself keeps track of the latest developments. 4 10 4 11 UseTurkish in academic life and work in accordance with the requirements of the uses of life. 4 12 Use different resources in accordance with the academic rules, synthesize the information gathered, and present them effectively in an area which has not been studied 4 13 Use Turkish and at least one foreign language in accordance with the prerequisities of academic and business context 2 14 Develop scientific and ethical values in the fields of statistics-and scientific data collection 3 * 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) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 15 45     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 145 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.8 ECTS Credit: 6