Category: Past Seminars

September 5 – Alper Ünalan

September 5 – Alper Ünalan

Past Seminars
Date: 5 September  2025, Friday Time: 09.30 Place: MA - 202 “THE IMPACT OF BANKING MARKET STRUCTURE ON SME DEVELOPMENT: EVIDENCE FROM TÜRKİYE” by Alper Ünalan (Advisor : Assoc. Prof. A.Başak Tanyeri Günsur) Abstract This thesis examines the influence of local banking structures on the opening, closing, and performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Türkiye. Specifically, it investigates the roles of state-owned, foreign, and domestic banks in facilitating the creation, growth, and survival of SMEs. The research draws on annual data from 2008 to 2022, combining banking statistics, firm performance indicators, and macroeconomic measures. The findings show that state-owned banks are particularly important in fostering the creation of new SMEs, as they provide favorable financing conditions. They also play a stabilizing role during economic downturns by supporting profitability…
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Seminars Archive

Past Seminars
2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Before 2018 The Faculty of Business Administration regularly hosts research seminars that bring together distinguished scholars, industry experts, and our academic community. This archive provides access to past seminars, offering an overview of the diverse topics, methodologies, and perspectives shared over the years. Here, you can explore previous seminar sessions delivered by our faculty members, visiting professors, and leading researchers from around the world. Each entry includes the speaker's name, institutional affiliation, seminar title, and—when available—additional materials such as abstracts or presentation files. Our Seminars Archive reflects the Faculty’s strong commitment to intellectual curiosity, interdisciplinary dialogue, and the continuous advancement of knowledge in business and management fields.
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