TURKISH TRADE: THE PARTERSHIPS AND SANCTIONS

Yıl 2015, Cilt: 2 Sayı: 2, 1 - 23, 01.04.2015

Rose Crebbin

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Turkey’s foreign trade has not always been what it is today. This paper gives some history and basic
information on how Turkey became the important trader it is today. With a brief discussion on the different economic
system before the 1980s change to a free market system, current trade facts and figures as well as partnerships and the
use of the economic tool of sanctions, we delve into Turkey’s trade and future plans for economic development and
establishing itself as a regional power.
In the first chapter, general information about the Turkish economy is presented along with a brief history of
the economical stances and methods adopted. The changes that opened the Turkish economy to foreign trade are also
discussed. In the second chapter, brief statistics are given as to the imports and exports of present day Turkey, as well
as some future aspirations the country hold in regards to their trade. Chapter three briefly lists and explains the trade
organizations Turkey is a part of and lists some of the sanctions Turkey has taken against other countries.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Trade, Imports, Exports, Partners, Sanctions, Free Market System.