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Ekonometrik Yaklaşım Yoluyla Türkiye’de Kayıt Dışı Ekonominin Tahmini
The Estimation of Shadow Economy Via Econometric Approach in Turkey

Author(s): Emrah Eray Akça, Hüseyin Bal
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Hitit Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü
Keywords: Shadow Economy; Econometric Approach; ARDL; Turkey;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this study is to estimate the size of shadow economy in Turkey by using Econometric Approach for 1986-2015 period. According to the estimation results following ARDL procedure obtained a downward trend appears on the size of the shadow economy. Due to the presence of illegal activities, absence of shadow economy is an unexpected situation. In the context of economic activities other than illegal activities it is important to carry out some policies in order to minimize the motivation for unregistered transactions.

  • Issue Year: 11/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 683-708
  • Page Count: 26
  • Language: Turkish