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Selva Demiralp

Selva Demiralp

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Selva Demiralp, Professor of Economics and Chair of Yapi Kredi Economic Research at Koç University, is Director of the Koç University-TUSIAD economic research forum.

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  1. Will Turkey Remain Committed to Economic Reform?
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    Will Turkey Remain Committed to Economic Reform?

    Feb 5, 2024 Selva Demiralp cautions that, while the country has begun to enjoy the fruits of normalization, inflation is proving persistent.

  2. Turkey’s Economic U-Turn?
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    Turkey’s Economic U-Turn?

    Jun 30, 2023 Selva Demiralp warns that the central bank’s interest-rate hikes may be a detour rather than a return to orthodox policies.

  3. Turkey’s Slow-Motion Economic Crisis
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    Turkey’s Slow-Motion Economic Crisis

    Jan 4, 2021 Selva Demiralp & Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan warn that conditions will continue to deteriorate if policymakers fail to emphasize inflation targeting.

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    The West Is Not Dying, but It Is Working on It

    Yanis Varoufakis argues that Western power is alive and well, but the lofty values that once sustained it have been abandoned.
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    Will Trumponomics Bring Boom or Bust in 2025?

    Many Americans voted for Donald Trump last month in the hopes that the dealmaker-president would usher in a period of economic renewal that would lift businesses and workers alike. But the merits of Trump’s likely policies remain hotly debated, and his capriciousness only adds to the uncertainty. With his inauguration approaching fast, we asked PS commentators what they are watching for.

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    China’s Struggles with a Consumer Society

    Stephen S. Roach

    The modern Chinese political system emphasizes stability and control, qualities that enabled the country to become the world’s “ultimate producer.” But these qualities imply tight control over social norms and individual behavior, and they are far less applicable to official efforts to boost household consumption.

    wonders whether the country’s political system is at odds with the values underpinning affluent societies.
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    The Half Promise of Weight-Loss Drugs

    Emily Armistead warns that addressing the obesity crisis requires remaking a food system that is harming us and the planet.
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    Turning Trump’s Tariffs Into China’s Opportunity

    Keyu Jin shows how the country has been reorienting and even expanding its global economic footprint.
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    Digital Financial Inclusion Strengthens Climate Resilience

    Ellen Jackowski calls for reducing the number of unbanked people and building digital infrastructure in vulnerable communities.
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    The High Cost of South Korea’s Short-Lived Martial Law

    Takatoshi Ito argues that while markets shrugged off the recent turmoil, the episode could have long-lasting consequences.
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    Did Mexico Help Trump Get Elected?

    Jorge G. Castañeda speculates that former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador used migration flows to influence the US election.
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    How the EU Can Scale Up Carbon Removal

    Ludovic Chatoux & Sophia Escheu urge European policymakers to use regulation to increase investment in this crucial green technology.

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