BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| 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 |
| ECO4561 | Economic Analysis of Law | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 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: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Hybrid |
| Course Coordinator : | 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; 1. Defines the economic theory of property 2. Defines the Coase theorem 3. Defines the economic theory of tort law 4. Defines the social cost of accidents 5. Identifies the optimum precaution 6. Defines an economic theory of crime and punishment 7. Identifies the optimum deterrence 8. Defines antitrust law and regulated industries 9. Analyzes regulated industries 10. Defines privatization and deregulation |
Course Content
| Week1: An introduction to law and economics Week 2: An economic theory of property Week 3: Topics in the economics of property law Week 4: An economic theory of tort law Week 5: Topics in the economics of tort liability Week 6: An economic theory of crime and punishment Week 7: Visa exam Week 8: Topics in crime and punishment Week 9: An economic theory of contract Week 10: Topics in the economics of contract law Week 11: Antitrust law and regulated industries Week 12: Topics in antitrust law and regulated industries Week 13: Privatization Week 14: Privatization & Deregulation Week 15: A General Assessment on Law and Economics Week 16: Final Exam |
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 economic theory of property | |
| 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 on 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 & Thomas Ulen; Pearson Education |
| References: | The Economist Businessweek HBR |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Quizzes | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload | 108 | ||
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. | 3 |
| 2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | 1 |
| 3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | 3 |
| 4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | 2 |
| 5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | 5 |
| 6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | 1 |
| 7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | 3 |
| 8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | 1 |
| 9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | 2 |
| 10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | 5 |
| 11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. | 1 |