Constructing Change: A Political Economy of Housing and Electricity Provision in Turkey

Ezgi B. Unsal's book Constructing Change explores how social provision is increasingly commodified globally, contributing to the literature on the financialization of social provision and the political economy of Turkey.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: Haymarket Books

In Constructing Change, Ezgi B. Unsal delves into the intricate relationship between politics, economics, and the provision of electricity and housing in Turkey. Through a comprehensive analysis of case studies on electricity and housing in Turkey, the book uncovers a profound trend of commodification that is sweeping across the globe. This trend, distinct from traditional macroeconomic definitions of financialization, provides a contextual narrative of economic change in Turkey, with uncertain macroeconomic outcomes. By highlighting the growing influence of finance on social provision sectors, the book contributes to the expanding literature on the financialization of social services and the political economy of Turkey. It sheds light on the vulnerability of these sectors to market fluctuations while simultaneously contributing to their growth and development.

The book explores the complex interplay between politics, economics, and the provision of electricity and housing in Turkey. By examining the case studies of electricity and housing in the country, the author aims to shed light on the increasing commodification of social provision across the globe. This trend, distinct from traditional macroeconomic definitions of financialization, provides a contextual narrative of economic change in Turkey, with uncertain macroeconomic outcomes.

Through its analysis, the book confirms the growing influence of finance on social provision sectors, making them susceptible to volatility while simultaneously contributing to their growth. It contributes to the literature on the financialization of social provision and the political economy of Turkey by highlighting the vulnerability of these sectors to market fluctuations while also acknowledging their role in driving economic development.

The book offers valuable insights into the complex relationship between politics, economics, and social provision in Turkey and provides a framework for understanding the evolving dynamics of these sectors in the global context. It is a must-read for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the implications of financialization on social welfare and governance.

Weight: 436g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781642597752