
Monetarism is one of the most influential approaches in economic science regarding monetary theory and played a decisive role in macroeconomic thought and policy design especially during the second half of the 20th century. At its core, Monetarism emphasizes the determining influence of the money supply on economic activity and price levels and has become a systematic doctrine largely through the work of American economist Milton Friedman.Conceptual Foundations of MonetarismMonetarism is an econ
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Merve Durumlu
MaMacro-finance yield curve models are theoretical and empirical frameworks designed to explain the relationship between financial markets and macroeconomic dynamics. These models aim to enrich traditional financial theories of yield curve analysis by incorporating macroeconomic content, thereby offering more comprehensive and realistic explanations. The shape of the yield curve—reflecting the level and slope of short- and long-term interest rates—mirrors investors’ economic expectations and also
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Merve Durumlu
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, exchang
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Hamza Aktay
PaMonetary economics is a branch of economics that examines the effects of money and monetary policies on the economy. Monetary economics plays a critical role in understanding how economies function, with impacts spanning a wide range of areas from economic growth and price stability to employment and international trade. Money is not merely a medium of exchange but also a fundamental element that guides economic activity.The Role of MoneyIn modern economies, money functions as a unit of account,
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Mesut Altunkaynak