The Transition Process from Political Independence to Economic Independence in the Atatürk Era
Under the leadership of Atatürk, the economic independence principles of the new Turkey were established through the Izmir Economic Congress and the Economic Pact.
In his article, Prof. Dr. Ahmet H. Kepekçi examines the Izmir Economic Congress and the decisions of the Economic Pact during the Atatürk era, emphasizing the importance of crowning political independence with economic victories.
The Connection of Independence Between the National Pact and the Economic Pact
While the National Pact drew the boundaries of political independence, the Economic Pact clearly laid out the fundamental principles of economic independence.
The Izmir Economic Congress and the Decisions of the Lausanne Period
The Turkey Economics Congress, which convened in Izmir on February 17, 1923, took place during a critical period when the Lausanne negotiations were suspended and capitulations were being debated.
The Importance of Economic Victories for Political Successes
In his evaluations at the congress, Mustafa Kemal Pasha clearly stated that political and military victories cannot remain permanent unless supported by economic victories.
The Production and Capital Drive in a Country Emerging from War
In the early years of the Republic, in a country emerging from wars, with depleted production and extremely scarce capital, farmers, merchants, industrialists, and workers came together for a common purpose.
Foreign Capital and Principles of Independence
The text of the Economic Pact does not oppose cooperation with foreign capital, but stipulates that these relations must not be based on privileges that jeopardize the country's independence.
The Next Phase of the Article Series and Models
It is stated that the subjects to be addressed in the next installment of the article series will be evaluated through the perspective of Haydar Baş's National Economy Model.