@article{article_1144140, title={THE MISERY INDEX: AN EVALUATION ON FRAGILE FIVE COUNTRIES}, journal={Abant Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi}, volume={22}, pages={1108–1123}, year={2022}, DOI={10.11616/asbi.1144140}, author={Büyüksarıkulak, Ahmet Mesut and Suluk, Seher}, keywords={Kırılgan Beşli, Makroekonomik Göstergeler, Sefalet Endeksi}, abstract={It is seen that various indices are used to measure the macroeconomic performance and life satisfaction of countries. The misery index is one of the commonly used indices in this regard. The aim of this study is to evaluate the macroeconomic performance of the Fragile Five (Brazil, India, Indonesia, South Africa and Turkey) countries between 2010-2021 by calculating the misery index and to reveal the position of Turkey among these countries. According to the results, it is determined that while Indonesia shows the best performance, Turkey shares the last place with South Africa.}, number={3}, publisher={Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi}