An analysis of factors affecting poverty: The case of Turkey-nuts I regions

Poverty is the lack of the minimum standards of living that people need to live their lives. The phenomenon of poverty is a social problem not only in developing countries but also in developed countries. Researching the variables related to poverty is important for the policies that will be developed to overcome the problems deriving from poverty factors. Therefore, a poverty analysis has been made for NUTS 1 Regions in Turkey. The aim of the study is to analyze the impact of the variables on poverty between the years 2009-2016 for the NUTS 1 Regions. Poverty rate of the NUTS 1 Regions, income distribution inequality p80/p20 ratio, fertility rate, net migration rate, secondary education schooling rate, directed loan rate and off-directed loan rate have been used in the panel data analysis. According to the results obtained, income distribution inequality rate and directed loan rate have increased poverty. On the other hand, fertility rate, net migration rate, secondary school enrollment rate and off-directed loan rate have decreased poverty. It is important to consider all these variables for policies of poverty reduction.