Turkey's industrial divide deepens as spatial dependency shapes manufacturing evolution
The article examines how industries are clustered in different regions of Turkey from 1992 to 2009. By analyzing employment data and using mapping and statistical tools, the researchers found that industrial areas tend to be close to each other, with some regions influencing their neighbors. The study also shows a persistent gap between eastern and western Turkey in terms of industrial development. These findings suggest that regional and industry-specific policies are important for the country's manufacturing sector.