Özet:

The fight against poverty is a topic that needs to be focused on all countries, especially the developing countries. Because most of the poor live in rural areas, their lives are dependent on agriculture. In the process of economic development, agriculture plays important roles. Therefore, one of the most durable ways to reduce poverty in those countries can be found as agricultural development. The aim of this study is to examine whether the agricultural sector is effective in reducing poverty. For this purpose, the annual data for the period 2006-2015 of the countries in the chosen transition process (Belarus, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Russia) have been used in empirical practice. First, the standing of the series was examined with the help of the panel unit root test. Later, the Panel ARDL model attempted to reveal the connection between the variables addressed. In the light of the findings obtained by the empirical application, recommendations were presented by making assessments.

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