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Analysis of Factors Affecting Internal Migration in Turkey: Spatial Panel Data Analysis

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	Analysis of Factors Affecting Internal Migration in Turkey: Spatial Panel Data Analysis
Author(s):	Hakan Ondes, Ozlem Ayvaz Kizilgol
Volume:	11
Number:	2
Year:	2020
Page:	353-369
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.254

Abstract

Immigration, which includes many different phenomena, results mainly in economic, environmental, social and cultural aspects. This study examines the effect of push and pull factors of internal migration in Turkey. In the 12 sub-regions of NUTS Level 1, the effects of various variables on internal migration for the period 2008-2017 were handled with spatial panel data models considering the spatial relationship between regions. Regions were divided into two groups as migration and emitter and the effects of the variables in the models were examined separately. Findings of the study, there are spatial relations in the field of emigration and immigration in Turkey. In other words, it shows that the migration structure of the neighboring region has a significant effect on the migration movement of the related region. Migration in regions, is more than Turkey’s average per capita income, increased employment and diversity of processed agricultural fields was obtained a positive relationship between migration. In migration regions, unemployment, imports and per capita income are the leading drivers. In particular, backwardness in the field of health and education has been the most important problem of the migrant regions. In addition, the insufficiency of suitable agricultural areas and the inability to generate income in this area have been an important factor in the migration of the population living in these regions.

Keywords:

Internal Migration, Socio-Economic Factors, Spatial Dependence, Fixed Effect Spatial Error Model, Turkey

JEL Classification:

C23, O15, R23

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The Relationship between Defense Spending and Economic Growth: The Case of Turkey

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	The Relationship between Defense Spending and Economic Growth: The Case of Turkey
Author(s):	Ceylan Karakaya, Tuba Sahinoglu
Volume:	11
Number:	2
Year:	2020
Page:	335-351
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.253

Abstract

Defense spending is an important factor in ensuring the internal and external security of the country. The threats created by different countries or regions for each other cause them to turn to defense spending. Defense expenditures which are carried out to protect national security, have significant effects on the national economy as well. Therefore, the aim of working is to examine the relationship between defense spending and economic growth for Turkish economy. For this purpose, the presence and direction of the impact of defense spending on economic growth in Turkey, was investigated using the 1984-2016 annual data by ARDL (Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model) Bounds Test and Johansen Cointegration Test. Technological development variable is also included in the analysis. Johansen cointegration test results suggests the existence of a negative relationship in the long term for Turkey’s economy. The results of ARDL bounds test show that both defense expenditures and technological change have a positive effect on economic growth in the long and short term. On the other hand, according to Granger causality test results, there is a bidirectional causality relationship between defense expenditures and economic growth.

Keywords:

Public Expenditures, Defense Expenditures, Economic Growth, ARDL Bounds Test, Johansen Cointegration Test

JEL Classification:

C32, H56, O38

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The Effects of Exchange Rates on CPI and PPI

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	The Effects of Exchange Rates on CPI and PPI
Author(s):	Akin Usupbeyli, Sefer Ucak
Volume:	11
Number:	1
Year:	2020
Page:	323-334
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.252

Abstract

Strong correlation between exchange rate fluctuations and inflation rates in developing countries makes important to measure the impact of the exchange rate on domestic prices, especially for the countries applying an inflation targeting, like Turkey. Besides, in the countries having high import dependency in energy and intermediate goods, the transition of an increase in the exchange rates to domestic prices is complete. This study examines the effects of exchange rates (US Dollar) fluctuations (ER) on consumer price index (CPI) and producer price index (PPI) between 2003:01-2019:10 in Turkey. As ER series is [I(1)] and CPI and PPI series are [I(0)], ARDL model is applied. Results show that there exists a cointegration between the series and there is a bidirectional causality between CPI and ER; unidirectional relation from ER to PPI. No causality is detected from PPI to ER. When the short-run relationship between ER and CPI is examined, it was found that a depreciation in ER in Turkey causes increase in CPI. Similar results are found for the relation between ER and PPI.

Keywords:

Exchange Rate, Inflation, Consumer Price Index, Pass Through, ARDL Bounds Test

JEL Classification:

F10, F31, C10

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The Effects of Sudden Stops on the Turkish Economy: A Structural VAR Approach

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	The Effects of Sudden Stops on the Turkish Economy: A Structural VAR Approach
Author(s):	Bilge Kagan Ozdemir, Mehmet Obekcan
Volume:	11
Number:	2
Year:	2020
Page:	307-321
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.251

Abstract

This study investigates the effects of the sudden stop problem on the economic performance of emerging market economies in Turkey sampling. In this context, this study is driven by small-open economy assumption and Fed effective funds rate used as an external triggering factor that causes sudden stop by taking into account the related literature. To evaluate the effects of sudden stop problem on domestic economy, interest rate, credits to private sector, current account balance, current financial account, real effective exchange rate, consumer price index and industrial production index are selected as domestic variables which supposed related to the resilience of sudden stops. Data, which used in the study, are monthly and they span from 2003:01 to 2019:09. In addition, the SVAR model with block exogeneity is applied as empirical method. The results of the study show that an unexpected increase in Fed effective interest rate trigger to decreases in capital inflow. As capital inflow decreases, real effective exchange rate, credits to private sector and industrial production decreases, also interest rate and consumer price index and current account balance increase. These results suggest that external factors are effective in triggering sudden stop problem.

Keywords:

Capital Inflows, Sudden Stop, External Shocks, SVAR, Block Exogeneity

JEL Classification:

E44 F32 F34

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The Effect of Trust in Functional Foods on Willingness to Buy: The Moderating Role of General Health Interest

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	The Effect of Trust in Functional Foods on Willingness to Buy: The Moderating Role of General Health Interest
Author(s):	Yusuf Arslan
Volume:	11
Number:	1
Year:	2020
Page:	279-291
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.250

Abstract

The functional food market is growing day by day all over the world and especially in Europe. The market in Turkey has not yet been sufficiently developed, stands out as one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. However, when the literature is examined, it is seen that market mechanisms for functional foods are not adequately addressed and understood from the consumer perspective. In this context, this study focuses on the antecedents determining the consumers’ willingness to buy of functional foods in order to provide insight from the consumer perspective. In this context, in order to contribute to the consumer perspective, this study focuses on consumer trust and interest, which are important antecedents determining the functional food preferences of consumers. Within this focus, it is aimed to understand whether trust in functional foods affects the decisions of purchasing these products and whether consumer health interest plays a role in this relationship. The research hypotheses were tested with data collected from 373 consumers by means of a questionnaire created to achieve this aim. According to the findings, it is concluded that there is a positive relationship between consumer trust and willingness to buy functional foods, and consumer health interest has a moderator effect on this relationship. These results provide information that can be benefited especially by food sector players, while contributing to marketing literature in the context of understanding consumer-based antecedents of functional food consumption.

Keywords:

Functional Foods, Consumer Trust, Health Interest, Moderating Effect, Willingness To Buy

JEL Classification:

M10, M31

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Impact of Materialistic Values on Impulsive and Compulsive Consumption via Status Consumption: A Research on Young Consumers

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	Impact of Materialistic Values on Impulsive and Compulsive Consumption via Status Consumption: A Research on Young Consumers
Author(s):	Emrah Tokgoz
Volume:	11
Number:	1
Year:	2020
Page:	261-278
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.249

Abstract

The impulsive and compulsive consumption that consumers cannot control has become a threat to individuals and countries due to their negative economic and social consequences. Materialism and status consumption are important negative personality traits underlying various consumers’ behaviors. In this research, it is aimed to explore the impact of materialistic values and status consumption on impulsive and compulsive consumption. Cluster sampling method was chosen as sampling method. Students aged 17 to 24 year-olds were selected and 589 usable completed questionnaires were received by using self-completion survey method. According to the results of the model, materialistic values has significant and positive direct impact on status, impulsive and compulsive consumption respectively. In research model, since impact of status consumption on compulsive consumption is not significant, materialistic values have impact on compulsive consumption via status and impulsive consumption.

Keywords:

Materialistic Values, Status Consumption, Impulsive Consumption, Compulsive Consumption

JEL Classification:

M30, M31

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A Literature Study on the Sustainable Corporate Brand Concept

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	A Literature Study on the Sustainable Corporate Brand Concept
Author(s):	Zeynep Arslan, Ebru Gokaliler, Serafettin Arslan
Volume:	11
Number:	1
Year:	2020
Page:	247-259
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.248

Abstract

The subject of this research; the concept of “sustainable corporate brand” that comes to life with the integration of corporate sustainability and corporate brand concepts. In the international literature, this concept is defined “as a corporate brand that promises sustainability as a core value”. However, since this definition is not comprehensive, a broader definition has been made and a comprehensive literature search has been carried out. The fact that this concept is not examined in detail in the national and international literature is a unique contribution of this study to the literature. Sustainability in the world has begun to be placed at the core of corporate brand strategies. In this context, by examining from different perspectives of sustainable corporate brand, it is aimed to draw a road map for companies that want to build the sustainable corporate brand in Turkey. This situation is considered to be a tool for companies aiming to become a sustainable corporate brand.

Keywords:

Corporate Brand, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Corporate Brand, Corporate Theory, Legitimacy

JEL Classification:

M14, M31

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The Integration of Strategic Management and Intrapreneurship: Strategic Intrapreneurship from Theory to Practice

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	The Integration of Strategic Management and Intrapreneurship: Strategic Intrapreneurship from Theory to Practice
Author(s):	Bulent Guven
Volume:	11
Number:	1
Year:	2020
Page:	229-245
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.247

Abstract

The concept of strategic intrapreneurship emerges through the combination of two potentials, namely intrapreneurship and strategic management. Strategic intrapreneurship help organizations seek to achieve strategic goals in order to discover innovations and take advantage of today’s competitive advantages in the direction of its goals and objectives. Strategic intrapreneurs engage in strategic intrapreneurship in line with their core competencies to provide a sustainable competitive advantage for the enterprise. The main purpose of the study will be to present an approach to the strategic intrapreneurship model that emerges from the combination of entrepreneurship, strategic management and try to explain these concepts in a different approach with both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The quantitative study conducted in terms of strategic intrapreneurship, it is believed that the intrapreneurship and its dimensions show the behaviors of the intrapreneurship and dimensions of the workers are at a high level. The findings from SWOT analysis, which is qualitative research, show that the participants have high level of strategic intrapreneurship behaviors.

Keywords:

Strategic Intrapreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Strategy, Strategic Management

JEL Classification:

M10, M14, M19, L26

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Mediating Role of Perceived Internal Status on the Relationship Between Perceived Psychological Empowerment and Loneliness at Workplace

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	Mediating Role of Perceived Internal Status on the Relationship Between Perceived Psychological Empowerment and Loneliness at Workplace
Author(s):	Engin Kanbur, Aysun Kanbur
Volume:	11
Number:	1
Year:	2020
Page:	213-227
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.246

Abstract

The aim of this research is to examine whether or not perceived internal status has a mediating role on the relationship between perceived psychological empowerment and loneliness at workplace and its subdimensions. The sample of the research is constituted by 219 employees who are affiliated to the public institutions in the body of governorship of one of our province. For gathering the data, questionnaire technique was used. Correlation analysis and regression analysis were utilized for determining the relationships between variables of the research and testing the hypotheses. According to the findings, it can be seen that perceived psychological empowerment has positive relationship with perceived internal status and negative relationship with loneliness at workplace. It is determined in this research that perceived internal status has a full mediating role on the relationship between perceived psychological empowerment and loneliness at workplace. This mediating role shapes as partial mediating role on lack of social companionship side while there isn’t observed any mediating role on emotional deprivation side as subdimensions of loneliness at workplace.

Keywords:

Perceived Psychological Empowerment, Loneliness at Workplace, Emotional Deprivation, Lack of Social Companionship, Perceived Internal Status

JEL Classification:

M10, M19

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The Relationship Between Job Crafting and Organizational Identification: The Mediating Role of Affective Well-being

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	The Relationship Between Job Crafting and Organizational Identification: The Mediating Role of Affective Well-being
Author(s):	Eren Kilic, Berivan Tatar, Oya Erdil
Volume:	11
Number:	1
Year:	2020
Page:	201-212
ISSN:	2619-9491
DOI Number:	10.20409/berj.2020.245

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between job crafting and organizational identification along with investigating the mediating role of affective well-being in this relationship. Data gathered from 238 public and private sector employees in Turkey through the survey method was subjected to factor, reliability, convergent and discriminant validity analyses through structural equation modelling. Additionally, the mediating role of affective well-being was tested using PROCESS macro for SPSS. As a result, it was concluded that all aspects of job crafting positively related to positive affection while only task crafting and cognitive crafting were significantly related to negative affection. Besides, positive affection has a positive impact on organizational identification while negative affection has a negative impact. In terms of mediation analyses, positive affection has a partially mediating role in the relationship between all aspects of job crafting and organizational identification while negative affection partially mediates the relationship between task crafting/cognitive crafting and organizational identification.

Keywords:

Job Crafting, Affective Well-Being, Organizational Identification, Positive Affection, Negative Affection

JEL Classification:

D23, I31, M12

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