The economics of infrastructure in a globalized world
Time: 18:30 - 20:30
Location: Online
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: HPC218
- Dates: 21/02/25 - 14/03/25
- Time: 18:30 - 20:30
- Taught: Fri, Evening
- Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Caglar Ezikoglu
Course Code: HPC218
Duration: 4 sessions (over 4 weeks)
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What is the course about?
The course examines the economic principles, challenges, and strategies associated with infrastructure development and management in a globalized context.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone can be used if you don't have a computer but please note the experience may be less optimal.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
- Infrastructure finance,
- Public-private partnerships,
- Economic impacts of infrastructure,
- Sustainable development,
- The role of infrastructure in global trade and development.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Analyze the economic factors influencing infrastructure projects
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different financing models
- Understand the impact of infrastructure on economic development
- Develop strategies for sustainable infrastructure development.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an intermediate-level course. Basic knowledge of economics and familiarity with global development issues are recommended.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course includes lectures, case studies, and group discussions. There will be readings, short and informal assignments, and an optional project to complete outside of class. The most important issue is interactive lessons with in-class participation and you will be encouraged to share your thoughts and ideas during the course.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No additional costs but you may wish to bring pen and paper or a digital equivalent for notetaking.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
HPC219 Global finance: a brief introduction
HPC220 Debt in the global political economy
HPC221 Nationalism in the 20st century
HPC222 Nationalism in the 21st century
HPC223 Nationalism and indigeneity.
Dr. Çaglar Ezikoglu is an expert in international politics, Middle East and Turkish politics and political economy, with an MA from in European politics from the University of Sussex and a PhD in International Politics from Aberystwyth University in 2019. Widely published, he’s presented at numerous conferences around the world in the study of international politics. He currently teaches at the University of Birmingham in the Department of Political Science and International Studies and he has taught at the university level in the UK and Turkey. He has been teaching courses in political science, international relations, economics, history and sociology. He has been nominated for the Political Studies Association Sir Bernard Crick Teaching Prize and British International Studies Association Early Career Excellence Teaching Prize in 2024. He is the recipient of the competitive UK Global Talent Visa. At City Lit, Çaglar will teach politics courses, exploring the politics of cities, unions and strikes in the 21st century, Turkey, the Middle East and global political economy.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.