Atatürk's Economic Vision and the Turkish Economy from 1923 to the Present
In an analysis written on the occasion of August 30 Victory Day, Atatürk's economic policies, his pragmatic etatism approach, and Turkey's economic development between 1923 and 2025 are examined by comparing them with US data.
An article written on the occasion of August 30 Victory Day recalls Mustafa Kemal Atatürk'enziale principle that military victories must be crowned with economic successes. The article evaluates Turkey's economic data from 1923 to 2025 by comparing it with the United States.
The Importance of Economic Victories
In the article, while celebrating August 30 Victory Day, special emphasis is placed on Atatürk's principle that political and military victories must be crowned with economic victories.
Pragmatic Etatist Approach
It is argued that the economic policy followed by Atatürk was not a rigid socialist etatism, but rather a highly pragmatic approach shaped by the challenging conditions of the period.
Paving the Way for the Private Sector
In this context, the dismissal of Minister of Economy Mustafa Şeref in 1932 through Atatürk's direct intervention and his replacement by Celal Bayar is presented as an effort to pave the way for the private sector.
Comparison of Economic Data with the US
In the continuation of the text, Turkey's fundamental economic data between 1923 and 2025, such as population, Gross Domestic Product, and national income per capita, are compared with US data.
National Income Per Capita Performance
Within the framework of this comparison, it is stated that Turkey has demonstrated a higher performance in the growth rate of national income per capita compared to the US.