This work titled 'Contemporary Issues in the Turkish Economy and Digital Transformation' is a compilation of the meticulous studies of esteemed academics from Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Vocational School of Social Sciences. Our authors hail from a range of disciplines, including Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering Services, Finance-Banking and Insurance, Foreign Trade, Accounting and Taxation, Marketing and Advertising, Wholesale and Retail Sales, Management and Organization. These broad areas of expertise provide our book with a comprehensive and in-depth perspective on the Turkish economy.

Our book addresses the economic structure of Turkey in the age of digitalization and the sectoral impacts of this transformation process. Each chapter, written by experts in their respective fields, offers our readers a current and comprehensive perspective, delving into different aspects of the Turkish economy in detail.

This publication will be a valuable resource for academics, professionals interested in economic policies, students, and anyone who wants to be informed about current issues in the Turkish economy. We hope our book will serve as a useful guide for everyone who wants to understand Turkey's economic structure and discover the new dynamics brought about by digital transformation.

We express our deep gratitude to all colleagues who have contributed to the preparation of this book. In particular, we are proud to be members of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa and would like to thank the administrators and staff of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Vocational School of Social Sciences for their extraordinary support and collaboration.

Prof. Batuhan GÜVEMLİ
Assoc. Prof. Cansu SARKAYA IÇELLIOGLU
Assoc. Prof. Özge IZDES TERKOGLU