Research Article

Economic Determinants of E-Commerce: A Frequency-Domain Causality Analysis of CPI and Personal Loans in Türkiye

Volume: 8 Number: 4 December 23, 2024
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Economic Determinants of E-Commerce: A Frequency-Domain Causality Analysis of CPI and Personal Loans in Türkiye

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between e-commerce volume, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and personal loan rates in Turkey, focusing on the period from 2015 to 2024. By employing time series analysis and frequency-domain causality tests, the research aims to identify the factors influencing the growth of e-commerce in Turkey, particularly in response to economic fluctuations. Traditional unit root tests, including the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) and Phillips-Perron (PP) tests, were used alongside the Zivot-Andrews test to account for structural breaks in the data. The findings suggest a significant positive impact of personal loans on e-commerce volume, while CPI fluctuations show a nuanced effect, with short-term inflation dampening consumer activity and long-term inflation promoting price-sensitive shopping behaviors. Frequency-domain tests further reveal that personal loans have a stronger long-term causal impact on e-commerce than CPI. These results underline the crucial role of digital finance mechanisms and consumer credit in supporting the expansion of Turkey’s digital economy. The study contributes to the literature by highlighting the interplay between economic indicators and e-commerce dynamics in emerging markets.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Monetary Policy

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 23, 2024

Submission Date

October 5, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 9, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 8 Number: 4

APA
Türk, M. M. (2024). Economic Determinants of E-Commerce: A Frequency-Domain Causality Analysis of CPI and Personal Loans in Türkiye. Politik Ekonomik Kuram, 8(4), 1331-1354. https://doi.org/10.30586/pek.1561475
AMA
1.Türk MM. Economic Determinants of E-Commerce: A Frequency-Domain Causality Analysis of CPI and Personal Loans in Türkiye. Politik Ekonomik Kuram. 2024;8(4):1331-1354. doi:10.30586/pek.1561475
Chicago
Türk, Mehmet Mert. 2024. “Economic Determinants of E-Commerce: A Frequency-Domain Causality Analysis of CPI and Personal Loans in Türkiye”. Politik Ekonomik Kuram 8 (4): 1331-54. https://doi.org/10.30586/pek.1561475.
EndNote
Türk MM (December 1, 2024) Economic Determinants of E-Commerce: A Frequency-Domain Causality Analysis of CPI and Personal Loans in Türkiye. Politik Ekonomik Kuram 8 4 1331–1354.
IEEE
[1]M. M. Türk, “Economic Determinants of E-Commerce: A Frequency-Domain Causality Analysis of CPI and Personal Loans in Türkiye”, Politik Ekonomik Kuram, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 1331–1354, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.30586/pek.1561475.
ISNAD
Türk, Mehmet Mert. “Economic Determinants of E-Commerce: A Frequency-Domain Causality Analysis of CPI and Personal Loans in Türkiye”. Politik Ekonomik Kuram 8/4 (December 1, 2024): 1331-1354. https://doi.org/10.30586/pek.1561475.
JAMA
1.Türk MM. Economic Determinants of E-Commerce: A Frequency-Domain Causality Analysis of CPI and Personal Loans in Türkiye. Politik Ekonomik Kuram. 2024;8:1331–1354.
MLA
Türk, Mehmet Mert. “Economic Determinants of E-Commerce: A Frequency-Domain Causality Analysis of CPI and Personal Loans in Türkiye”. Politik Ekonomik Kuram, vol. 8, no. 4, Dec. 2024, pp. 1331-54, doi:10.30586/pek.1561475.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Mert Türk. Economic Determinants of E-Commerce: A Frequency-Domain Causality Analysis of CPI and Personal Loans in Türkiye. Politik Ekonomik Kuram. 2024 Dec. 1;8(4):1331-54. doi:10.30586/pek.1561475

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