| ID | 108260 |
| Title Proper | Economy in transition |
| Other Title Information | Izmir (1918-38) |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Dumludag, Devrim ; Durgun, Bulent |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This study focuses on the effects of significant events such as the transition to a republic, the Greek invasion in 1919 and finally the Great Depression on the economic conditions, demography and economic actors in Izmir. Trade and agriculture are at the centre of this article; the commercial life in the city within the changing reach and expression of Ottoman power and structure of the world economy. There are few studies on the Izmir economy for the period 1918 to 1938. Therefore, primary sources were used, such as city year books, Izmir city statistics, Izmir city guides, government year books, trade year books, Turkish economic periodicals, Izmir trade and industrial chamber periodicals, and British Embassy reports on economic conditions in Turkey. In addition to these, the the most important local newspapers, Ahenk and Anadolu, we also utilized. Thus, this study examines the continuity and change from Ottoman Empire to Turkish republic in terms of economic policies and economic conditions through focusing on Izmir (Smyrna) province for the period 1918 and 1938. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 47, No. 6; Nov 2011: p. 923-945 |
| Journal Source | Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 47, No. 6; Nov 2011: p. 923-945 |
| Key Words | Greek Invasion ; Economic Conditions ; Economic Actors ; Trade ; Agriculture ; World Economy ; Izmir Economy ; Turkey |