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Economics

Writing on economic systems, public policy, incentives, and institutional questions.

Writing on economic systems, policy, incentives, and market behavior.

Key Economic Indicators: Turkey 2026 in Numbers
A data-driven snapshot of Turkey's economy, compiling key statistics on growth, trade, inflation, employment, energy, and demographics from official sources.
AI & Innovation Economics
Browse articles about AI & Innovation Economics on Arda Akgül's blog.
Energy & Climate Economics
Browse articles about Energy & Climate Economics on Arda Akgül's blog.
Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
Browse articles about Microeconomics on Arda Akgül's blog.
Trade & Industrial Policy
Browse articles about Trade & Industrial Policy on Arda Akgül's blog.
The Renaissance Economics
I look at how banking, trade, and city-state competition in Renaissance Italy helped produce art, science, and political power.
Game Theory
Writing on strategic interaction, incentives, cooperation, and institutional design.

Economics

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September 24, 2026

Data Looks Good, yet What's the Problem of World Economics?

Growth is positive. Unemployment is low. Nasdaq is at a record. Corporate profits are rising. So why does the economy still feel wrong?

July 24, 2026

Key Economic Indicators: Turkey 2026 in Numbers

A data-driven snapshot of Turkey's economy, compiling key statistics on growth, trade, inflation, employment, energy, and demographics from official sources.

July 24, 2026

Free Trade vs Protectionism: A Comparative Analysis

A structured comparison of free trade and protectionism, examining the economic evidence, real-world outcomes, and policy trade-offs for developing and developed economies.

April 4, 2026

BlackRock Meets Erdoğan in Dolmabahçe: Sustainable Finance, FDI, and Turkey's Energy Transition

I look at the BlackRock-Erdoğan meeting through energy transition, sustainable finance, and Turkey's bid to become a regional hub.

March 2, 2026

The Future of Investment Companies: From Field Reports to Policy Influence

I look at how modern investment firms are moving beyond spreadsheets into geopolitics, field research, and policy influence.

February 20, 2026

The Renaissance Economics

I look at how banking, trade, and city-state competition in Renaissance Italy helped produce art, science, and political power.

February 10, 2026

Thinking in Game Theory

I explain why game theory changed how I think about firms, geopolitics, and ordinary choices people make every day.

December 14, 2025

Türkiye Varlık Fonu: Finansal Geleceğimizin Teminatı

Türkiye Varlık Fonu'nun yapısını, varlıklarını ve neden Türkiye'nin uzun vadeli ekonomik kapasitesi için önemli olduğunu yazıyorum.

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