ECONOMICS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
LAW3222 | Law and Economics | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
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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. KADİR EMRE GÖKYAYLA |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. EMİN KÖKSAL |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | Optional Course Materials: videos, games, etc. |
Course Objectives: | The course aims to put the interaction between the legal system and the market system. It examines why law is necessary for markets to function and it uses economic principles to analyze laws. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Defines the economic theory of property II. Defines the Coase theorem III. Defines the economic theory of tort law IV. Defines the social cost of accidents V. Identifies the optimum precaution VI. Defines an economic theory of crime and punishment VII. Identifies the optimum deterrence VIII. Defines antitrust law and regulated industries IX. Analyzes regulated industries X. Defines privatization and deregulation |
An economic theory of property,An economic theory of tort law, An economic theory of crime and punishment, An economic theory of contract, Antitrust law and regulated industries, Privatization & Deregulation |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | An introduction to law and economics | |
2) | An economic theory of property | |
3) | Topics in the economics of property law | |
4) | An economic theory of tort law | |
5) | Topics in the economics of tort liability | |
6) | An economic theory of crime and punishment | |
7) | Review | |
8) | Topics in crime and punishment | |
9) | An economic theory of contract | |
10) | Topics in the economics of contract law | |
11) | Antitrust law and regulated industries | |
12) | Topics in antitrust law and regulated industries | |
13) | Privatization | |
14) | Privatization & Deregulation |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Law & Economics, Robert Cooter and Thomas Ulen; Pearson Education |
References: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 60 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 13 | 169 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 212 |
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. |