STUCTURE OF STATE-PRIVATE SECTOR RELATIONS IN TÜRKIYE

PSIR549

Course Code: PSIR549
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 10

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Master's Degree Without Thesis

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Professor Uğur Emek

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Analyze the historical evolution and institutional structure of public-private sector relations in Turkey.
Evaluate the role of the state in economic policies and regulations within the context of private sector dynamics.
Discuss the structure of these relations within the frameworks of neoliberalism, developmentalism, and political economy theories.
Examine current cases such as public-private partnership models, privatization processes, and patronage relationships from a critical perspective.
Analyze the power balances and political interactions between key actors in the Turkish economy (TÜSİAD, TOBB, MÜSİAD, etc.).

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

This course aims to examine the complex network of relationships between the state and the private sector in Turkey from the perspectives of political economy and sociology. The course examines the transformations these relationships have undergone from the founding of the Republic of Turkey to the present day, alongside fundamental theoretical approaches (developmentalism, neoliberalism, institutionalism). Topics such as the organization of the private sector, its participation in political decision-making processes, state incentive and regulatory policies, and issues like corruption and patronage will be discussed in depth within a historical and comparative context.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction: The Structure and Theoretical Framework of State-Private Sector Relations
2^nd Week	The Early Republican Period and the Concept of Statism in Turkey (1923-1950)
3^rd Week	The Planned Economy Period and the Mixed Economic Structure (1960-1980)
4^th Week	The January 24 Decisions and the Beginning of Neoliberal Transformation
5^th Week	Private Sector Organizations and Lobbying Activities (TÜSİAD, TOBB, MÜSİAD)
6^th Week	Privatization Practices and Debates on the State's Withdrawal from the Economy
7^th Week	Public Procurement System, Patronage, and Corruption Relations
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Models and Mega Projects
10^th Week	Financial Markets and State Regulation: The Turkish Experience
11^th Week	Development Agencies and Regional Policies in Turkey
12^th Week	Governments and the Business World: The Impact of Political Power Shifts on Economic Relations
13^th Week	International Economy and State-Private Sector Relations in Turkey
14^th Week	Comparative Perspective: Similar Relations in Developing Countries

Recommended or Required Reading

Aysan, Mustafa S. (2018). Devlet ve İş Dünyası: Türkiye'de Siyasal İktisat ve Kurumlar.
Keyder, Çağlar (2000). Türkiye'de Devlet ve Sınıflar.
Boratav, Korkut (2014). Türkiye İktisat Tarihi, 1908-2009.
Öniş, Ziya (2014). Contemporary Turkish Politics: Challenges to Democratic Consolidation. (Seçme bölümler)
Buğra, Ayşe (1999). State and Business in Modern Turkey: A Comparative Study. (Seçme bölümler)
Çavuşoğlu, Erol (2019). Özelleştirme ve Kamu-Özel Ortaklıkları: Türkiye Deneyimi.
DPT/Kalkınma Planları ve ilgili mevzuatlar. (Seçme bölümler/ilgili kısımlar)

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Assignment	1	30
Project	1	40
Presentation of Article	1	20
Other	1	10
Total(%)		100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		0
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	5	70
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework	3	45	135
Project	1	55	55
Total Work Load			302
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			10.06
ECTS Credit of the Course			10

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
K1	X
K2		X
K3		X
K4			X
K5
K6	X
K7					X
K8				X