A Century of Industrialization in Turkey: Searching for Continuity and Transformations

Özge Erdölek Kozal; Funda Barbaros

Article Details

A Century of Industrialization in Turkey: Searching for Continuity and Transformations

Authors:

Özge Erdölek Kozal | Funda Barbaros

Publisher:

Ahmet Arif EREN

Main Topics:

Makro İktisat (Diğer)

Journal:

Fiscaoeconomia Vol.7 Issue Özel Sayı, pp.36-64

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001302200

pISSN:

2564-7504

Keywords:

Abstract:

 The question of whether industrialization, defined as one of the economic as well as social objectives worldwide after World War II, is a prerequisite for development remains one of the significant areas of debate today. Discussions on industrialization also fluctuate in line with the mainstream propositions of the era. In the past 40 years, known as the era of globalization, where accumulation opportunities based on financial capital have rapidly expanded, industrialization in Turkey is still maintained as a goal at the discourse level. However, it is observed that industrialization policies tend to repeat themselves. Within this context, the main objective of this study is to reveal the continuity and transformations in the conceptions and efforts of industrialization in Turkey over the last century. The study first addresses the conceptual and historical background of industrialization, followed by an examination of the continuity and transformations in the perception and efforts of industrialization in Turkey during the specific period. This analysis is carried out within the framework of two sub-periods: the protectionist era 1920-1980 and the neo-liberal era 1980-2022, which highlight the changes in industrialization policies. In this study, industrialization, goals, and policies have been evaluated during specific periods, considering the prominence of the international climate crisis agenda and the process of transformation in the global industry in the context of digitalization in the economy from 2030 to 2050. Additionally, the roadmap that Turkey needs to follow within the framework of its aim to reindustrialize in the 21st century has been discussed.

 The question of whether industrialization, defined as one of the economic as well as social objectives worldwide after World War II, is a prerequisite for development remains one of the significant areas of debate today. Discussions on industrialization also fluctuate in line with the mainstream propositions of the era. In the past 40 years, known as the era of globalization, where accumulation opportunities based on financial capital have rapidly expanded, industrialization in Turkey is still maintained as a goal at the discourse level. However, it is observed that industrialization policies tend to repeat themselves. Within this context, the main objective of this study is to reveal the continuity and transformations in the conceptions and efforts of industrialization in Turkey over the last century. The study first addresses the conceptual and historical background of industrialization, followed by an examination of the continuity and transformations in the perception and efforts of industrialization in Turkey during the specific period. This analysis is carried out within the framework of two sub-periods: the protectionist era 1920-1980 and the neo-liberal era 1980-2022, which highlight the changes in industrialization policies. In this study, industrialization, goals, and policies have been evaluated during specific periods, considering the prominence of the international climate crisis agenda and the process of transformation in the global industry in the context of digitalization in the economy from 2030 to 2050. Additionally, the roadmap that Turkey needs to follow within the framework of its aim to reindustrialize in the 21st century has been discussed.

 The question of whether industrialization, defined as one of the economic as well as social objectives worldwide after World War II, is a prerequisite for development remains one of the significant areas of debate today. Discussions on industrialization also fluctuate in line with the mainstream propositions of the era. In the past 40 years, known as the era of globalization, where accumulation opportunities based on financial capital have rapidly expanded, industrialization in Turkey is still maintained as a goal at the discourse level. However, it is observed that industrialization policies tend to repeat themselves. Within this context, the main objective of this study is to reveal the continuity and transformations in the conceptions and efforts of industrialization in Turkey over the last century. The study first addresses the conceptual and historical background of industrialization, followed by an examination of the continuity and transformations in the perception and efforts of industrialization in Turkey during the specific period. This analysis is carried out within the framework of two sub-periods: the protectionist era 1920-1980 and the neo-liberal era 1980-2022, which highlight the changes in industrialization policies. In this study, industrialization, goals, and policies have been evaluated during specific periods, considering the prominence of the international climate crisis agenda and the process of transformation in the global industry in the context of digitalization in the economy from 2030 to 2050. Additionally, the roadmap that Turkey needs to follow within the framework of its aim to reindustrialize in the 21st century has been discussed.

 İkinci Dünya Savaşının ardından tüm dünyada iktisadi olduğu kadar toplumsal amaçlardan biri olarak tanımlanan sanayileşmenin, kalkınma için bir ön koşul olup olmadığı konusu bugün hala önemli tartışma alanlarından biridir. Sanayileşme tartışmaları da dönemin ana akım önermelerine uygun olarak yükselmekte veya düşmektedir. Finans kapitale dayalı birikim olanaklarının hızla genişlediği küreselleşme çağı olarak nitelendirilen son 40 yılda, Türkiyede sanayileşme hala söylem düzeyinde bir amaç olarak korunsa da sanayileşme politikalarının kendini tekrar ettiği görülmektedir. Bu çerçevede bu çalışmanın temel amacı, Türkiyede son yüz yılda sanayileşme kavrayışlarında ve çabalarındaki süreklilik ve dönüşümleri ortaya koymaktır. Çalışmada, öncelikle sanayileşmenin kavramsal ve tarihsel arka planı ele alınmış, ardından ele alınan dönemde Türkiyede sanayileşme algısındaki ve çabalarındaki süreklilik ve dönüşümler, sanayileşme politikalarındaki değişim çerçevesinde korumacı dönem 1920-1980 ve Neo-liberal dönem 1980-2022 olmak üzere iki alt dönemde incelenmiştir. Ele alınan dönemlerde sanayileşme, hedefler ve politikalar açısından değerlendirilmiş, uluslararası iklim krizi gündeminin belirleyiciliği ve ekonomide dijitalleşme bağlamında 2030-2050 döneminde küresel sanayide değişim süreci ve Türkiyenin 21.yüzyılda yeniden sanayileşme hedefi çerçevesinde izlemesi gereken yol haritası tartışılmıştır.

Article Details

A Century of Industrialization in Turkey: Searching for Continuity and Transformations

Authors:

Özge Erdölek Kozal | Funda Barbaros

Publisher:

Ahmet Arif EREN

Main Topics:

Makro İktisat (Diğer)

Journal:

Fiscaoeconomia Vol.7 Issue Özel Sayı, pp.36-64

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001302200

pISSN:

2564-7504

Industrialization

Industrial Policy

Turkey

Zero Carbon EconomySanayileşme

Sanayi Politikası

Türkiye

Sıfır Karbon Ekonomisi

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Özge Erdölek Kozal | Funda Barbaros

Publisher: Ahmet Arif EREN

Main Topics: Makro İktisat (Diğer)

Journal: Fiscaoeconomia Vol.7 Issue Özel Sayı, pp.36-64

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 10/2023

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001302200

pISSN: 2564-7504

Issues

Authors:

Özge Erdölek Kozal | Funda Barbaros

Publisher:

Ahmet Arif EREN

Main Topics:

Makro İktisat (Diğer)

Journal:

Fiscaoeconomia Vol.7 Issue Özel Sayı, pp.36-64

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001302200

pISSN:

2564-7504