TÜThe Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an economic indicator published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) that measures the average change in prices over time in a basket of goods and services purchased by consumers. The CPI is the primary statistical reference used to determine the direction and trend of inflation in Türkiye. CPI data are shared with the public in the first week of each month, covering price changes from the previous month. The index includes prices of goods and services ac
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Hamza Aktay
FiFinancial literacy, an economic concept we frequently encounter these days, stands before us as a necessity that individuals of nearly every age must acquire. Unfortunately, in this modern era, we observe that economics, money, and resources have been placed at the center of life. From this observation, it has become universally accepted that at least a good understanding of these matters is essential. Financial literacy is the combination of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors required to make
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Today you can eat the apple in your hand right away, or you can plant its seeds in the soil and patiently wait to one day own a vast apple orchard. This is exactly what investment is: the process of using our current resources—usually money or time—to generate greater returns in the future. It is not only the wealthy who can invest; even children with small savings in their piggy banks can invest for their future dreams. Visual representing investment. (Generated by artificial intelligence.) " i
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Seda Nur Nacar
CeThe Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası, CBRT) is the country’s primary monetary authority. It is responsible for issuing currency, maintaining price stability, managing interest rates, and overseeing financial stability. Established in 1931, the CBRT plays a crucial role in shaping Türkiye’s economic trajectory, particularly in periods of high inflation and currency volatility. A view from the CBRT headquarters in Ankara, Türkiye-AA " image-alternate="" im
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Doğan Eşkinat

Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a key economic indicator published by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) that measures average price changes over time in a basket of goods and services purchased by consumers. The CPI is used as the primary reference statistic for determining the direction and trend of inflation in Türkiye. CPI data, released in the first week of each month, reflects price changes from the previous month. Index includes prices of goods and services across numerous major expen
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Edanur Karakoç
CeCentral Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) determines its policy rate, one of the monetary policy instruments used to achieve price stability and combat inflation, through meetings of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The MPC convenes on specific dates throughout the year to decide whether to maintain, increase, or decrease the policy rate, defined as the one-week repo auction rate, based on the current economic outlook, inflation forecasts, domestic and external demand conditions, exchan
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Hamza Aktay
TyInflation types are categorized based on the speed of price increases into low inflation, rapid inflation, and hyperinflation; and according to the underlying economic dynamics into demand-pull inflation, cost-push inflation, price inflation, and expectation-driven inflation. These distinctions enable a clearer understanding of both the causes of inflation and its potential consequences. Types of Inflation According to Rate of Increase Inflation is classified into three main categories based on
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Melike Saraç
PhPhillips Curve The Phillips Curve is a fundamental concept in economic literature that describes an inverse relationship between unemployment and inflation. It was first developed in 1958 by New Zealand economist A.W. Phillips. When analyzing historical data from the United Kingdom, Phillips observed that low unemployment rates were generally associated with high inflation, while high unemployment rates were linked to low inflation. Based on this observation, his theory posits that as economic g
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Hatice Kubat

Monetarism is one of the most influential approaches in the field of monetary economics, playing a decisive role in macroeconomic thought and policy design, particularly in the second half of the 20th century. Centered on the idea that the money supply has a determining impact on economic activity and the general price level, Monetarism was systematically formulated as a doctrine through the works of American economist Milton Friedman. Conceptual Foundations of Monetarism At its core, Monetarism
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