DeDevelopment economics is a discipline that examines the economic growth and development processes of underdeveloped and developing countries. While economic growth refers to an increase in income levels, development goes beyond economic growth to encompass improvements in education, health, infrastructure and quality of life. Development economics aims to design strategies that help countries combat poverty, reduce income inequality, and achieve sustainable welfare levels. In this context, it st
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Mesut Altunkaynak

The Pursuit of Happyness, a 2006 American biographical and drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino and written by Steve Conrad, is based on the life story of true. The film portrays the economic struggles of entrepreneur and stockbroker Chris Gardner. The main cast includes Will Smith, his son Jaden Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Brian Howe, James Karen, Dan Castellaneta and Wolf Fuller place.PlotThe film tells the story of Chris Gardner, who struggles with financial hardship in San Francisco in 1981.
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Edanur Karakoç

“The Good Do Not Die” is a lengthy narrative by Mustafa Kutlu, centered around the friendships and shared pursuit of goodness among four distinct individuals. Set in any city in Anatolia, the story portrays people who, despite harsh living conditions, loneliness, and poverty, continue to hold on to hope, generosity, and their humanity. The work is crafted in Kutlu’s distinctive narrative style.SubjectThe story begins with the intersecting paths of four characters who have each endured different
ENMehmet Denizhan

Ali from the Streets is a socially engaged novel that addresses issues such as domestic violence, poverty, and social indifference, presenting with plain language the realities faced by street children in Türkiye. It was written by Canan Tan. Through the life struggle of the main character Ali, the drama of children living on the streets in Türkiye is laid bare before the reader.PlotThe novel tells the story of Ali, the middle child of a large and impoverished family that migrates from Muş to Bu
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The Book of Poverty is a socially profound and deeply reflective essay by Mustafa Kutlu, one of the leading figures in Turkish short story writing, published as part of Dergâh Publications’ “Turkish Literature” series. The book focuses on the theme of poverty, offering a powerful appeal and social critique directed at various segments of society. First published in March 2004, the work consists of 192 pages and has reached its fourteenth edition as of May 2025.Content and Thematic StructureThe B
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Muhammed Samed Acar

Everyone loves to listen to stories of success and draw lessons from them, especially when these stories involve poverty and unequal starting conditions—they are irresistible. Because overcoming adversity to reach a point of achievement leaves an indelible mark on one’s identity. Speakers at conferences and presentations often begin with such narratives, as audiences eagerly listen to tales of victory won through hardship; everyone wishes to see their own struggles reflected in heroic form.Of co
ENElyesa Köseoğlu

Füruzan lost her father at a young age. She spent her childhood in Kasımpaşa, in a multi-story house inhabited by poor families from different backgrounds. Growing up in an environment where both Nevruz and Hıdırellez were celebrated due to her parents’ differing cultural origins, she experienced this cultural diversity firsthand. Although her mother came from a wealthy family, Füruzan later encountered poverty. She attributes the primary source of human compassion in her stories to her grandmot
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Yahya B. Keskin

In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a road framework comprising 17 global targets aimed at eliminating poverty, protecting the planet, and combating inequality and injustice. The SDGs constitute a action plan applicable to all countries and intended to be achieved by 2030. Designed in line with the principle of “leaving no one behind,” these goals aim to ensure progress for every society along economic, social, and environmental sustaina
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Sümeyra Uzun

Capernaum (2018), directed by Nadine Labaki, is a drama film centered on themes of poverty and injustice. Zain, a Lebanese child child, escapes from his abusive family and struggles to survive on the Beirut streets. During this time, he crosses paths with Rahil, an Ethiopian refugee, and her infant son Yonas. Film explores Zain’s resilience despite his harsh circumstances and his eventual lawsuit against his parents. The film, screened at the Cannes Film Festival, has been nominated for numerous
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Ahsen Buyurkan

Poverty Within Us is a work that focuses on the lives, dreams, and choices of three young people—Süheyla, Engin, and Şükran—who work in the same government office. At its center is the developing romantic relationship between Engin and Süheyla, through which individual transformation processes are portrayed. The novel explores themes of East-West conflict, critique of modern life, transformation, and alienation, particularly through Engin’s pursuit of wealth and Süheyla’s embrace of a different
ENMehmet Denizhan