Beyond GDP: The Impact of Economic and Social Indicators on Regional Human Development in Türkiye GSYİH’nın Ötesinde: Ekonomik ve Sosyal Göstergelerin Türkiye’de Bölgesel İnsanî Gelişmeye Etkisi

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Sağlamyürek-Taşdemir S.

Sosyoekonomi, cilt.34, sa.68, ss.451-473, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 34 Sayı: 68
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.17233/sosyoekonomi.2026.02.19
  • Dergi Adı: Sosyoekonomi
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.451-473
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Economic Growth, Human Development Index, Income Inequality, Regional Disparities, Unemployment Rate
  • Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
  • Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study investigates the relationship between human development and key economic indicators, per capita GDP, unemployment rate, trade volume, and income inequality, using annual data from 12 Turkish regions between 2013 and 2023. Employing PDOLS and Panel VAR Granger Causality Test, the findings reveal significant short-and long-term links. While GDP positively influences human development, unemployment negatively affects it, and trade volume positively affects it. No significant direct relationship was found between income inequality and human development. The results emphasise that sustainable human development requires economic growth and inclusive policies for health, education, and social welfare.