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Last Updated: 11/10/2026

Code - Course Title Course Type Laboratory + Practice ECTS
ÇEK428 - Income Distribution and Poverty VIII. SEMESTER 2 +0 5.0
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Course Type Area Elective Courses
Course Instructor(s) DOÇ. DR. TAYLAN AKGÜL
Mode of Delivery The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
Place of Delivery On Campus
Used Educational Platforms Face-to-face
Prerequisites There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
Courses Recomended There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.
Recommended Resources Akıncı, E. (2002). Ulusal Gelirin Doğuşu, Gelişimi Bölüşüm ve Kullanımı: Ankara.Alkin, E. (1981). Gelir ve Büyüme Teorisi, Güryay Matbaası: İstanbul.Boratav, K. (2004). Türkiye İktisat Tarihi 1908- 2002, İmge Yayınları: AnkaraBoratav, K. (1976). 100Soruda Gelir Dağılımı, Gerçek Yayınevi, 100 Soruda Dizisi: 9, Ankara.Buğra, A. (2005). Yoksulluk ve Sosyal Haklar, Sivil Toplum Geliştirme Merkezi.Eğilmez, M (2010). Makro Ekonomi, Türkiye’den Örneklerle, Remzi Kitabevi: İstanbulGündoğan, N. (2013). Yoksulluk ve Yoksullukla Mücadele, 122-149, (Ed. Gündoğan ve Canbey-Özgüler), Gelir Dağılımı ve Yoksulluk, Anadolu Ünv. Ya. No.: 2935, AÖF Ya. No.: 1891: Eskişehir.
Work Placement N/A
Aims of the Course The aim of the course is to examine the fundamental concepts of income distribution, measurement methods, and the economic and social consequences of income inequality. Within the scope of the course, the definition, types, and measurement of poverty; income distribution and poverty indicators; the causes and determinants of inequality; and the relationships between economic growth, employment, education, and social policies are addressed. Furthermore, the course aims to enable students to analyze income inequality and poverty issues in Turkey and globally, conduct evaluations using different measurement methods, and develop policy recommendations aimed at improving income distribution and reducing poverty.

Weeks Learning Outcomes Topics Teaching Methods
Week - 1 Conceptual framework
Week - 2 Income and National Income
Week - 3 Income Distribution Theories
Week - 4 Income Distribution Policies
Week - 5 Measurement of Income inequity
Week - 6 Econonomic Progress and Income Distribution
Week - 7 Gloabalisation and Income Distribution in the world
Week - 8 Poverty
Week - 9 Anti-poverty policies
Week - 10 Income Distribution in Turkey
Week - 11 The surveys on income distribution and poverty in Turkey
Week - 12 Poverty in Turkey
Week - 13 The policies effecting income distribution in Turkey
Week - 14 The policies effecting income distribution in the world

  • End Poverty No more hunger Health and Quality of Life Quality Education Gender Equality Decent Work and Economic Growth Reducing Inequalities Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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