Özet:

Urbanization, not only the increase in the number and population of cities, but the social, cultural, economic and political transformations and the consequences of all these are among the most important problems of society today. In this context, urbanization, on the one hand, becomes attractive to individuals, while on the other hand, promotes a significant social and structural change. The concept of urbanization in Turkey originally occurred only for socio-economic and reasons. From the point of view of individuals, the influences of industrialization have made cities more attractive. But after the 1980s, the cause of migration to the cities has been the terrorist incidents. There are many different reasons for the city’s rise. This work will be discussed in Turkey about the urbanization process and the social and structural changes it has undergone. The relationship between urbanization and economic growth variables will be tested by the Granger cause analysis, the contribution of urbanization to the Turkish economy over the years will be discussed and policy suggestions will be developed.

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