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Elections, inflation, and Erdogan's economic policy agenda
Episode 953

Elections, inflation, and Erdogan's economic policy agenda

Wolfango Piccoli, the co-founder of risk analysis company Teneo, joins Thanos Davelis to look at how the upcoming municipal elections are impacting Turkey’s economic policies, and whether we should expect a shift in policy from Turkish President Erdogan following the elections.

The Greek Current

March 20, 202410m 25s

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Show Notes

As in the past, the upcoming municipal elections in Turkey are playing a key role in shaping the country's economic policies. While time and resources have been wasted due to Erdogan’s political priorities, soaring inflation - which surpassed 67% earlier this year - and the cost of living crisis has made daily life increasingly difficult for most citizens. Wolfango Piccoli, the co-founder of risk analysis company Teneo, joins Thanos Davelis to look at how the upcoming elections are impacting Turkey’s economic policies, and whether we should expect a shift in policy from Erdogan following elections.

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