Selva Demiralp

Selva Demiralp

Selva Demiralp is a professor of Economics at Koç University, Istanbul. selvademiralp.com
Will Turkish economic policies shift post-election?Will Turkish economic policies shift post-election?

Will Turkish economic policies shift post-election?

The March 31 local elections in Türkiye marked the most severe defeat for the incumbent AKP in its 20-year reign.…

1 year ago
Turkish economy is decelerating heading into electionsTurkish economy is decelerating heading into elections

Turkish economy is decelerating heading into elections

In the pre-election period, it is customary for the ruling parties to turn on the populist taps and "revitalize" the…

2 years ago
How objective are Turkey’s credit ratings?How objective are Turkey’s credit ratings?

How objective are Turkey’s credit ratings?

(Photo: Pixabay) A sovereign credit rating is an evaluation of a country's creditworthiness. They can be provided at the request…

4 years ago
Rule of law, credibility, and number of infections in TurkeyRule of law, credibility, and number of infections in Turkey

Rule of law, credibility, and number of infections in Turkey

An increase in the number of infections combined with the “fear factor” reduces consumption. (Photo: Pixabay) As the pandemic hits…

4 years ago
Inflation, central bank credibility, institutional independenceInflation, central bank credibility, institutional independence

Inflation, central bank credibility, institutional independence

Şahap Kavcıoğlu was appointed as tne new Central Bank governor on March 20. (Photo: Central Bank) As the former Fed…

4 years ago
What does it mean for Turkey to put price stability ‘aside’?What does it mean for Turkey to put price stability ‘aside’?

What does it mean for Turkey to put price stability ‘aside’?

Fruits and vegetables are seen at a supermarket in Ankara. "The increase in inflation expectations causes further sell-offs in the…

4 years ago
Economic outlook of Turkey as economy grows 1.8 pctEconomic outlook of Turkey as economy grows 1.8 pct

Economic outlook of Turkey as economy grows 1.8 pct

(Photo: Pixabay) Turkey registered a 1.8 percent growth rate for 2020 and became one of the few countries that achieved…

4 years ago
Economic costs of inequitable vaccine distributionEconomic costs of inequitable vaccine distribution

Economic costs of inequitable vaccine distribution

The team of Turkish scholars whose work about vaccine inequality and its economic costs was cited by WHO. From upper…

4 years ago
Turkey’s monetary policy outlook in 2021Turkey’s monetary policy outlook in 2021

Turkey’s monetary policy outlook in 2021

From the perspective of a monetary economist, inflation is always the first item that should be addressed on the way…

4 years ago
Economic dynamics of Turkish finance minister’s departureEconomic dynamics of Turkish finance minister’s departure

Economic dynamics of Turkish finance minister’s departure

President Erdoğan (L) speaks to Treasury and Finance Minister Albayrak (C) and Energy Minister Dönmez via video conference during a…

5 years ago