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Turkonomics is an independent, research institution that demystifies economics and politics for a broad audience. Our volunteer writers, analysts, and creators publish clear articles, research papers, data-driven explainers, podcasts, and interactive tools that bridge academic research and everyday understanding. While our coverage is primarily global, tracking the forces that move markets and shape policies worldwide we also spotlight Turkey’s economy to ground big ideas in a local context. By keeping all content free, ad-free, and community-powered, we foster an inclusive space where curious minds can learn, debate, and build economic literacy together.
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Why Didn't Economic Voting Work? Voting Behavior and Political Campaign Analysis in the 2023 Turkish Elections
Written By: Muharrem Ercan Yüksel
Turkey's strategic position in Europe's Energy Transition: Opportunities and Challenges in the post-Ukraine War Era
Written By: Ata Ergün
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