ECON 373

Course Code & Number
ECON 373
Course Title
The Political Economy of European Integration
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Senior
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Political and economic dimensions of European integration. History, evolution and institutions of European integration. Sectoral and social policies. Analysis of the challenges for the European economies.
Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to introduce political and economic dimensions of European integration. The course will enable students to apply and relate conceptual and theoretical knowledge that underpins the course to the real economic and political processes of European integration.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. Discuss the history of European integration. 
2. Explain laws, institutions and budgetary issues of European integration. 
3. Discuss the establishment of customs union and its impacts for European integration. 
4. List the European policies that are necessary tools of European integration.
5. Discuss the impacts of integration of different markets such as factor markets and labor markets. 
6. Prepare a written report on a selected EU policy in comparison to Turkish policy considering the ethical issues. 

Recommended Reading
1. Artis. M. and F. Nixson, The Economics of the European Union. Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2007.