M. Metin Başbay

M. Metin Basbay is a Researcher at TRT World. His research mostly focuses on economic policy in the context of underdeveloped and developing countries. Metin holds a BA in Economics and a BA in Sociology, both from Bogazici University and is currently a PhD candidate in Development Studies at the University of Cambridge where he also completed his MPhil in Economics.
42 Posts

Author's Articles

Dignity Without Borders

This report focuses on refugees fleeing war and destruction, often leaving with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Refugees flee their home countries...

Economic Impacts of the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

This Policy Outlook discusses the implications of the Novel Coronavirus outbreak for both the Chinese and the global economy. It also reflects on the...

Trade, Globalization and Inequality: An Old Debate with a New Twist

In developed countries, people from different social backgrounds and of diverse ideological profiles are questioning the benefits of neo-liberal globalisation, and challenging the globalist...

Turkey’s Domestic Car Is a Symbol of a New Era for the Turkish Economy

The locally produced automobile will be the culmination of a set of policies that aim to take the Turkish economy to the next level. The...

2020: The Year Ahead

The Year Ahead focuses on twelve key events and flashpoints across the globe to watch out for as the year unfolds. 2020: The Year Ahead...

Is the World Ready for the Next Recession?

This paper seeks to address the reasons why the world economy may be headed towards a synchronised recession in the near future and why...

Are We Headed Towards a Revolution in Economic Policy-making?

The fallout from the 2008 global financial crisis refuses to go away and now leading economists may be looking to upend traditional neoliberal economic...

More Articles