Interest rate is one of the most observed and forecasted variables in financial markets. Interest rates and the volatility of interest rates play a crucial role in pricing financial instruments. In this empirical study, we try to investigate which short term interest rate model is appropriate...

In this study, we examine whether the efficient market hypothesis is valid in the Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE) via parametric and semi parametric long memory models. In order to determine the presence of weak form efficient market hypothesis, we consider 10 sector indices. Semi parametric and...

Turkish Abstract: Bankaların ticari kredilere uyguladıkları faiz oranı artış eğilimi göstermektedir. Ticari kredi faizi 2018 Eylül'de %36'ya ulaşmış olup bu oran 2004'ten beri en görülen yüksek seviyedir. Ticari kredi faizi 2018 yılını ise %28 seviyesinde tamamlamıştır....

The New Classical theorem asserts that (a) the individuals with rational expectations do not change their consumption levels unless the expected permanent income changes, and, (b), thusly, tax and/or debt policies are not significant on consumption decisions of the individuals, at least in the...

In this study, we examine if there is a linkage between the budget deficit (BD) and current account deficit (CAP). Traditional theory asserts that the BD leads to CAD, given that government expenditures are fixed. As disposable income increases due to BD (i.e., due to tax-cuts given that there...

Recent financial crises and especially large corporate bankruptcies, have led bank managements and financial authorities to follow and monitor both financial and real sector risks, and to focus on firm failures. Bank of International Settlements, has therefore, taken the decision to include the...

This paper observes if budget deficit has significant impact on interest rates, exchange rates, and, price level through (a) theoretical discussions, and, (b) relevant statistical estimations by regression models and Granger causality models. The paper (i) reaches the regression output depicting...

Turkish Abstract: Bu çalışmada Türkiye'nin nüfus açısından en büyük üç şehrinin konut fiyatlarındaki değişimleri etkileyen faktörler incelenmiştir. Bu kapsamda Ocak 2010 – Ağustos 2016 döneminde İstanbul, Ankara ve İzmir'in hedonik konut fiyat endeksindeki değişimleri...

The New Classical theorem asserts that (a) the individuals with rational expectations do not change their consumption levels unless the expected permanent income changes, and, (b), thusly, tax and/or debt policies are not significant on consumption decisions of the individuals, at least in the...

The aim of this paper is to investigate the relations between export and growth for Turkey by using 1987-2006 monthly data. In other words, export-led growth hypothesis is being tested for the period of eighties and nineties. Industrial production index is used for the proxy of gross domestic...