Measuring The Effect of Free Zones on Foreign Trade with the Data Mining and A Sectorial Application Cover Image

Serbest Bölgelerin Dış Ticarete Etkisinin Veri Madenciliği İle Ölçülmesi ve Sektörel Bir Uygulama
Measuring The Effect of Free Zones on Foreign Trade with the Data Mining and A Sectorial Application

Author(s): Cemalettin Aktepe, Ozan Can TAŞTAN
Subject(s): National Economy, Economic policy, International relations/trade
Published by: İşletme Araştırmaları Dergisi
Keywords: Free Zone; Data Mining; Foreign Trade; Clustering Analysis;

Summary/Abstract: Purpose – In this study, it is aimed to group the foreign trade activities of the freezones in Turkey by measuring them according to specific variables. The goal of this grouping to create a reference point for freezones to be used more efficiently. Design/methodology/approach – The data used in research consists of TUIK foreign trade data. Analysis was realized according to the data found between the years 2003-2018. Analysis has been done using the SPSS program. In this study, clustering analysis has been used. The separation of free zones into clusters was achieved by the K-Means method. Results – According to the results of the research, determined hypotheses have been provided. According to these hypotheses, the free zones in Turkey differ from according to export and import data. According to this data, free zones constitute clusters by specific product classes.

  • Issue Year: 11/2019
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 2396-2411
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Turkish