LAW3601 Informal Economy and Black MoneyBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs ECONOMICSGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
ECONOMICS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
LAW3601 Informal Economy and Black Money Spring 0 2 1 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. GÜLSEN GÜNEŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. GÜLSEN GÜNEŞ
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The examination and the evaluation of the legal regulations regarding Informal Economy and Black Money by presenting of the scope and the appereance of the issue in various countries

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Discuss the term "Enformal Economy" by comparing it with similar terms
II. Distinguish the parameterization of informality
III. Recognize the limits of the Informal Economy field
IV. Reach the legal regulations regarding the field
V. Reach the judicial decisions regarding the field
VI. Evaluate the reports of the Governmental and international organizations struggling with Informal Economy and Black Money
VII. Make a presentation which is prepared in an academical formate

Course Content

Informal Economy: Term, differentiation from similar terms; Types of Measurement and the rates of Informal Economy in various contries; Reasons causing Informal Economy; The general scope of Informal Economy; Underground Economy; Aboveground Informal Economy; black money: the term, the phases of Black Money laundring; Types of BLack money laundring, International and Govermental Organizations

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Informal Economy: Term, differentiation from similar terms
2) Types of Measurement and the rates of Informal Economy in various countries
3) Reasons causing Informal Economy
4) The general scope of Informal Economy
5) Underground Economy
6) Informal Economy
7) black money and laundring
8) Review
9) the phases of Black Money laundring
10) types of black money laundring
11) Methods of Struggling against black money
12) International and Govermental Organizations Struggling with Black Money
13) Homework Evaluation
14) Homework Evaluation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: -
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation 1 % 10
Final 1 % 70
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 5 70
Study Hours Out of Class 14 1 14
Midterms 1 5 5
Final 1 5 5
Total Workload 94

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. 
2) He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning.
3) Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. 
4) Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. 
5) Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions.
6) Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. 
7) Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions.
8) Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods.
9) In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective.  
10) Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. 
11) Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team.