Browsing by Author "Polat, Ibrahim Halil"

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Analysis of Renewable Energy Resources From Regional Development in Eastern Anatolia Region Example
(int Journal Contemporary Economics & Administrative Sciences, 2017) Kanberoglu, Zafer; Polat, Ibrahim Halil
One of the most fundamental problems of today's economies is the differences in the regional development. One of the most important instruments for eliminating developmental differences is the energy resources. Energy resources are divided into two parts: renewable and non-renewable. The risk of extinction in resources like non-renewable energy sources such as oil and natural gas has led economic structures to concentrate on the renewable energy sources such as wind and solar energy. In this context, renewable energy sources have become important factors both in macro and regional development. In this study, the role of renewable energy resources in regional development has been analyzed in the case of Eastern Anatolia Region. The empirical findings of the study show that both Turkey and the Eastern Anatolia Region have significant potential in terms of renewable energy resources, but these resources are not sufficiently utilized from.
Analyzing the Ageing Population and Healthcare Expenditures From an Environmental Sustainability Perspective for the EU Countries: a Spatial Approach
(Kafkas University Iibf, 2025) Polat, Ibrahim Halil; Tosunoglu, Mahir; Aslan, Tunahan
The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of population aging (AG), healthcare expenditures (HE), per capita GDP, and renewable energy budgets (REB) on environmental quality (EQ). To achieve this, data from 22 European Union (EU) countries covering the period from 2005 to 2020 were examined using spatial panel data analysis. The findings indicate the presence of spatial interactions among EU countries. Model specification tests supported the spatial panel lag model with fixed effects. The spatial effect coefficient was found to be 0.53 and statistically significant. While AG and REB positively influenced EQ, HE and per capita GDP exhibited negative effects. The results highlight the complex interactions among economic, social, and environmental factors. The study concludes with policy recommendations aimed at supporting EU countries in achieving their climate goals.