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Jan 19, 2026 · 6 min

An Early Trial of Euro: Central Bank of West African States

Exploring the BCEAO and how West Africa's monetary union mirrors the Eurozone.

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Jan 14, 2026 · 10 min

An Interview with Prof. Dr. Nazire Nergiz Dinçer

From mathematics to economics - career reflections, sustainability, and the circular economy.

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Nov 28, 2025 · 5 min

The OpenAI Effect: Why Your Next Electronic Device Just Doubled in Price

How the Stargate project created a supply vacuum in consumer electronics.

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Nov 28, 2025 · 8 min

Inflation, Uncertainty and AI: Interview with Prof. Dr. Erdem Başçı

Former CBRT Governor on monetary policy, CBDC, and AI's impact.

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Oct 12, 2025 · 8 min

Energy Investments in Syria Under the New Government

Renewable energy potential and foreign investment deals reshaping Syria's energy sector.

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Oct 12, 2025

Serbest Piyasa: Cannot be found...

Why "free markets" are often structured by monopolies, oligopolies, and data power.

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Oct 7, 2025

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Nov 28, 2025 · Article · 15 min

The AI Money Machine: How to Justify These Cashflows?

How the AI ecosystem's circular capital flows and platform dynamics justify billions in investments and fuel continued growth.

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Jun 15, 2026 · Interview · 9 min

AI-Employment Puzzle: An Exclusive Interview with Prof. Dr. Cilasun

Prof. Cilasun on how AI will reshape labor markets, deepen inequality, and demand urgent policy action.

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Jan 15, 2025 · Article · 11 min

Daron Acemoglu: The Story Behind the Nobel

How institutions, not culture or geography, drive nations' prosperity—the Nobel Prize-winning insight.

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Apr 15, 2025 · Article · 6 min

“At Least 3 Kids!”

Türkiye's fertility rate has plummeted to 1.48 per woman, driven by education, urbanization, and delayed marriage.

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Jan 14, 2026 · Article · 8 min

Who Is Afraid of Consumerism?

How consumerism replaced politics as the engine of modern economies and stability.

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Jun 15, 2026 · Article · 6 min

Is Having a Common Currency Beneficial for EU Countries?

Does the Euro serve all EU members equally? Examining currency flexibility, sovereignty, and resilience across Europe.

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