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Course Description Course Name : Current Issues in Public Finance Course Code : PF 422 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. AHMET FAZIL ÖZSOYLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Student have knowledge about daily fiscal problems. Students evaluate Turkey and World economies datas. Students have idea and to discuss about fiscal issues Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To examine and discuss daily economic problems of Turkish and world economy. Course Contents : Public Deficits in Turkey I, Public Deficits in Turkey II, Underground economy in Turkey, Inflation problems in Turkey, Unemployment Problems in Turkey, Agriculture Sector in Turkey, Industrilization Problems in Turkey, Foreign Direct Investment and its effects on Turkish economy, Demographic Problems, Labour Sector Problems, Distrubution of income, Turkey-EU Relations, Competitiveness of Turkish Lira Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom determined by faculty.   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Public Sector Related book chapters and articles Traditional teaching methods, presentation and discussion 2 Public Expenditure in Turkey Related book chapters and articles Traditional teaching methods, presentation and discussion 3 Local Governments and its Problems Related book chapters and articles Traditional teaching methods, presentation and discussion 4 Privatization Related book chapters and articles Traditional teaching methods, presentation and discussion 5 Social Security Institution and Social Security Systems Related book chapters and articles Traditional teaching methods, presentation and discussion 6 Funds Related book chapters and articles Traditional teaching methods, presentation and discussion 7 Turkish Tax System Related book chapters and articles Traditional teaching methods, presentation and discussion 8 Midterm Exam Preparation for Exam Paper based exam 9 Undergraund Economy Related book chapters and articles Traditional teaching methods, presentation and discussion 10 Public Sector Debt Requirements and its Finance I Related book chapters and articles Traditional teaching methods, presentation and discussion 11 Public Sector Debt Requirements and its Finance II Related book chapters and articles Traditional teaching methods, presentation and discussion 12 Hot Money Related book chapters and articles Traditional teaching methods, presentation and discussion 13 2007 Financial Crisis; Turkish and World Economy Related book chapters and articles Traditional teaching methods, presentation and discussion 14 2007 Financial Crisis; Turkish and World Economy Related book chapters and articles Traditional teaching methods, presentation and discussion 15 2007 Financial Crisis; Turkish and World Economy Related book chapters and articles Traditional teaching methods, presentation and discussion 16/17 Final Exam Preparation for Exam Paper based exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Özsoylu, A.(2006), Türkiye´de Kamu Sektörü, Nobel Kitabevi  Özsoylu A.(2011), Güncel Mali ve Ekonomik Sorunlar, Karahan Kitabevi 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 uses modern communication tools, methods and processes, collects and interprets data from different sources using 4 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 5 3 uses the information of profesional field about basic computer knowledge and skills 2 4 Collect quantitative and statistical data, makes analysis and interpretation 2 5 understands and interprets corecctly the feelenings, thoughts and behaviors of other people, express Themselves in written and oral form. 3 6 Aware of the social, scientific and ethical values ??and acts accordingly 3 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 3 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. 2 10 2 11 UseTurkish in academic life and work in accordance with the requirements of the uses of life. 3 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 1 14 Develop scientific and ethical values in the fields of statistics-and scientific data collection 2 * 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 76 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.04 ECTS Credit: 3