Sumru G. Altug (EDT), Alpay Filiztekin (EDT) Turkish Economy

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Including contributions from noted international scholars, this collection of papers provides a strong theoretical and empirical underpinning for the discussion of major public policy issues facing Turkey today. Matters addressed include:determinants of growth and productivityeducation and human capital accumulationincome inequalitycorporate control and governmentperformance of the government sectorimpact of major public policy issues on the future growth prospects of the Turkish economy.This volume relates the impact of major public policy issues on the future growth prospects of the Turkish economy. At a time when Turkey is currently attempting to gain membership to the European Union, this pertinent reference questions whether the country's economy is in fact ready for EU accession and membership.