FOREIGN TRADE (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
LAW3222	Law and Economics	Spring Fall	3	0	3	8

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short 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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Law & Economics, Robert Cooter and Thomas Ulen; Pearson Education
References:

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

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)	He/she comprehends the main theories and terminology of International Trade.
2)	He/she comprehends the custom operations.
3)	He/she applies international finance and accounting knowledge to business life.
4)	He/she has skills of using computer and software.
5)	He/she analyses Turkey and EU foreign trade structure.
6)	He/she brings in the basic reason of international marketing.
7)	He/she consults basic law rules and legislation which built the legal frame of foreign trade.
8)	He/she evaluates and analyses risks which foreign trade companies may meet.
9)	He/she comprehends the international logistics and transportation.
10)	He/she has the qualification and eligibility to work on international platform.
11)	He/she uses efficient oral and written communication skills.
12)	He/she follows and applies the national and international actual and the economic developments about foreign trade.
13)	He/she has vocational ethical value that market needs in qualified staff, can use Turkish effectively in writing and speaking communication; have proficiency in foreign language knowledge to making international correspond.