Okan, Menekşe2016-01-082016-01-082008http://hdl.handle.net/11693/14809Ankara : The Department of International Relations and the Institute of Economics and Social Sciences of Bilkent University, 2008.Thesis (Master's) -- Bilkent University, 2008.Includes bibliographical references leaves 120-127.This master thesis aims to analyze the utilization of boron deposits in Turkey and to elaborate Turkey’s performance in deriving economic benefits from boron production. This research finds out that there is not a prescribed contribution of natural resources to economic development unless the resources are associated with comprehensive policies that are placing the investment in knowledge in the forefront. In this regard, this thesis asserts that, deriving significant contributions for its economy depends on Turkey’s ability in knowledge creation for high value added production rather than geological endowment.xi, 127 leaves, tablesEnglishinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessNatural resourcesEconomic developmentInstitutionsBoron mineralsHD9585.B673 T976 2008Borax mines and mining--Turkey.Borax industry and trade--Turkey.Natural resources--Turkey.Economic development--Turkey.ThesisBILKUTUPB110309