Course Name : Regional Economics

Degree: Bachelor

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

EF 307

3/Fall

3

5

3

-

Department

Economics and Finance

Instructors

Assoc. Prof. Burhan Can Karahasan

Contact Information

e-mail: bckarahasan@pirireis.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday 13:00-14:00 and Thursday 13:00-14:00

Web page

Course Type

 Elective

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

Course Description

Regional Economics, Location Theory, Spatial Analysis, Urban Growth, Spatial Inequalities, International Trade, NEG, Regional Integration, Regional Growth and Development, Urbanization, Urban Economics and Economic Policy, Urban Economics and Development

Course Objectives

This course aims to cover the fundamental issues in regional economics. Location decisions of individuals and economic actors are going to be discussed by referring the historical origins of location theory as well as recent advances in new economic geography. Moreover, discussions on the use of applied methods in regional science is going to be explained in order to encourage students to apply descriptive and analytical models. Additionally, contemporary issues in regional, spatial and urban economics are going to be highlighted within the course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Be able:

1. To discuss location decisions and to link historical origins of inequalities with recent advances in urban economics, international trade and new economic geography.
2. To evaluate the spatial interactions and its importance for designing regional policies.
3. To use descriptive and analytical tools of regional and spatial economics
4. To discuss root of regional disparities and its link with overall economic development and prosperity
5. To discuss the economic policy from the side of inclusiveness of economic development and growth

Instructional Methods and Techniques

Theoretical

Tutorial Place

Co-term Condition

Textbook

Modern Urban and Regional Economics, 2nd Edition, Philip McCann, Oxford University Press (main)

Urban Economics, A. O'Sullivan, 8th Edition, McGraw Hill (supplementary)

Additional reading will be handled out during the term

Other References

Homework & Projects

Laboratory Work

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Computer Use

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Other Activities

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Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

2

15

Homework

1

15

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

40

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

Effects of Final on Grading, %

TOTAL

100

ECTS/

WORKLOAD TABLE

Activities

Count

Hours

Total

Workload

Lecture

14

3

42

Midterm

1

20

20

Quiz

2

6

12

Homework

1

12

12

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

40

40

Total Workload

126

Total Workload/25

126/25

Course ECTS Credits

5

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Introduction: What is Regional Economics?

I, II, III, IV, V

2

Location of Theory: Individual and Industrial decisions

I, II, III

3

Spatial Analysis of Economic Activity

II, III

4

City size, Urban Growth, Spatial Structure of Urban Economics

II, III

5

Spatial Inequalities and Regional Analysis of Trade and Specialization

II, III

6

International Trade and the Rise of New Economics of Geography

I, IV

7

Midterm

I, II, III, IV, V

8

Regional Integration and Labor Market Analysis

II, IV

9

Regional Growth Analysis and Theoretical Background

II, IV, V

10

Regional Growth Analysis and Empirical Foundations

II, IV, V

11

Regional Growth, International Economics and Economic Development Policies

II, IV, V

12

Urbanization and the Rise of Cities in the Modern World

III, IV, V

13

Special Topics in Urban Economics: Urban Growth and Economic Policy

I, II, III, IV, V

14

Special Topics in Urban Economics: Education, Health, Crime, Transportation

I, II, III, IV, V

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

Ability to analyze the theoretical information in the area of economics and finance, and to assess their implications in implementation.

X

b

Ability to acquire distinctive information in the area of social and behavioral sciences through academic, managerial, and politically focused written and visual resources

X

c

Ability to acquire knowledge by integrating information related to the field of economics and finance  into computerized environments.

X

d

Ability to present obtained information by employing the technical skills required by the field of economics and finance (such as in computerized environments) in Turkish or English.

X

e

Ability to employ knowledge related to the field of economics and finance in decision-making, application, and the application of decisions.

X

f

Ability to produce multidisciplinary assessments and conduct analyses in harmony with the area of economics and finance, related sub-fields, and other social science areas.

X

g

Ability to incorporate and accurately assess ethical and Professional responsibilities.

X

h

Ability to establish effective high-level written and oral communications in Turkish and English.

X

i

To have a wide-range understanding for the incorporation of the effects of the field of economics and finance in a global context.

X

j

Having acquired lifelong learning skills.

X

k

Having wide knowledge on contemporary topics.

X

l

Being open and adaptive to novelty and varying conditions

X

m

Having practical and theoretical technical knowledge for being able to obtain information and results through data analysis.

X

Prepared by

Assoc. Prof. Burhan Can KARAHASAN

Date

13.02.2018

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