This thesis analyzes the Turkish unemployment problem in the 2000-2011
period, in a broad and comparative perspective with unemployment problem
in the Netherlands, Ireland and Argentina. However, periods of concern for
these three countries and Turkey differ, because each country experienced
severe unemployment problem in different time periods. The main objective
of this thesis is to evaluate current policies dealing with unemployment
problem in Turkey and suggest more effective policy alternatives, with
reference to successful policies of other countries.
It is found that current approach towards unemployment problem in
Turkey is inadequate in many aspects; specifically there is no emphasis on
job creating policies. Moreover, our discussions on the measurement of
labour market indicators in Turkey and general characteristics of Turkish
labour market showed that underemployment and marginally attached
workers are neglected problems that have to be addressed in policymaking