Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7İKT441Economic Mechanism Design2+0+02318.08.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Economics
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course focuses on the design of economic mechanisms, particularly examining the interaction between market forces and state intervention. Students will learn both the theoretical and practical aspects of mechanism design for solving economic problems.
Course Content What is economic mechanism design?
• Market mechanisms and state intervention
• Application of game theory in mechanism design
• Competitive and cooperative strategies
• Efficiency, equity, and incentives
Course Methods and Techniques Lectures
• Game theory applications
• Group discussions and case studies
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Sekreter Turgay Bozan
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources İktisadi Mekanizma Tasarımı
Course Notes 70% attendance is mandatory.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Final examination 1 30 30
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 90

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Understand the fundamental principles of economic mechanism design
2 Analyze the interaction between market mechanisms and state intervention
3 Apply game theory in the design of economic mechanisms
4 Discuss the balance between efficiency and equity

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Economic Mechanism Design
2 Market mechanism
3 Government Intervention and Market Interaction
4 Game Theory and Economic Mechanisms
5 Competitive Strategies and Mechanism Design
6 Collaborative Strategies and Mechanism Design
7 The Balance Between Efficiency and Equity
8 Midterm
9 Incentives and Mechanism Design
10 Public Goods and Economic Mechanisms
11 Effectiveness of Economic Mechanisms
12 Regulation and Control in Economic Systems
13 Ethics and Social Responsibility in Mechanism Design
14 General Review
15 General Review
16 Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 3 4 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 2
C1 3 5 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 3 3 1
C2 3 4 5 2 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 2
C3 3 3 4 4 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 1
C4 2 3 2 3 1 3 2 2 2 3 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant