Distribution of Wealth in Turkey, 2005–2019

Kanaci A. S., BAHÇE S.

Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/19448953.2026.2654956
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, Historical Abstracts, Humanities Abstracts, Index Islamicus, Political Science Complete
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Capitalization method, Turkey, Wealth distribution
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study aims to measure the distribution of wealth in Turkey. It employs a range of data collection methods, including household surveys, household financial balance sheets and rich people list, and utilizes the capitalization method. This is the first study to construct a time series of wealth distribution in Turkey using the capitalization method. The findings indicate that the wealth distribution in Turkey is highly distorted and that it is directly affected by international financial flows.