1 The Rule of Law in the Historical Context -- 2 The Institutional Change: Historical Background -- 3 Fundamental economic indicators of the Ottoman Economy -- 4 A comparison with European societies under the State Finance -- 5 Tax -farming contracts -- 6 Law and economics of tax-farming...

This book examines the role of institutions and law on the economic performance of the Ottoman Empire between 1500 and 1800. By focussing on the pre-industrial period, the transition to industrialisation and the mechanisms behind it can be explored. Particular attention is given to the...

The meaning of universal service in telecommunications has changed considerably in the last decade. Technological advances have created the necessity to redefine the legal framework. While the demand for old universal services falls, new and wider services are to be included in the scope of...

The Political Economy of Regulation in Turkey brings together leading international scholars and experts on Turkey and regulatory reform to provide essential information on the recent Turkish experience and its relation to competition policy. After the 1980 liberalization reform, Turkey tried to...