about tedutrc

The Center for Trade Research was established in 2015 at TED University in Ankara. The TED University Center for Trade Research conducts high-quality research primarily in the fields of the Turkish economy and international economy, which are its areas of expertise. Its main objectives include providing policy recommendations on trade to policymakers, collaborating with other expert research centers, and providing opportunities for young researchers working in relevant fields.

International Economics

International economics is a broad field that encompasses economic integration, trade in goods and services, migration, outsourcing/offshoring, foreign direct investment, capital flows, exchange rates, balance of payments, and many other topics.

TEDÜ TRC distinguishes itself by focusing on current issues and challenges in international economics, providing in-depth analysis and policy recommendations to advance existing knowledge in the region.

Examples of Specialization Areas:

  • Service Trade
  • Macroeconomic and Microeconomic Issues in Goods Trade
  • Economic Integration
  • Migration
  • Foreign Direct Investment
  • Capital Flows
  • Effects of Exchange Rate Fluctuations

The Turkish Economy

Turkey is a unique country with a dynamic labor market, a strategic location intersecting geopolitical positions and trade routes. While these features provide advantages for Turkey, they also present certain challenges that set it apart from other emerging markets.

TEDÜ TRC aims to increase academic-based knowledge in this field and also aims to focus on current issues and challenges of the Turkish economy, providing in-depth analysis to guide decision-makers in their decisions.

Examples of Expertise Areas for TEDU TRC:

  • Productivity and Growth
  • Sectoral and Company Characteristics
  • Monetary Policy and Validity
  • Structure of Fiscal Policy
  • Migration and Labor Mobility
  • Current Account Deficit and Sustainability
  • Trade Policy