Akademik Məlumat İdarəetmə Sistemi
Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Seriya Teknologiya Tekstil'noi Promyshlennosti, vol.2025, no.3, pp.122-127, 2025 (Scopus)
This research explores the relationship between the textiles and clothing sector, represented as a percentage of value added in manufacturing, and GDP per capita growth (annual %) in Turkey over the period 1981–2023. As a pivotal component of Turkey's manufacturing industry, the textiles and clothing sector has significantly contributed to the country's economic development. The study employs the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to examine both the short-run and longrun dynamics between these variables. The ARDL methodology was selected for its ability to accommodate variables with different levels of integration, ensuring robust and reliable findings. The econometric results demonstrate a strong long-term correlation between the value added by the textiles and clothing sector and GDP per capita growth, indicating that advancements in this sector are integral to Turkey's economic progress. Diagnostic tests confirmed the stability and reliability of the model, validating the robustness of the results. These findings underscore the necessity of strategic investments and policy measures to bolster the textiles and clothing industry, thereby sustaining economic growth. Prioritizing innovation, technological advancements, and integration into global value chains can further enhance the sector's impact on Turkey's long-term economic development.