THE IMPACT OF GEOPOLITICAL RISK AND LIRA DEFLATION ON INVESTMENT DECISIONS IN TURKEY

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of geopolitical risk and lira deflation on investment decision-making in Turkey, a country characterized by regional tensions and economic volatility. Drawing upon Institutional Theory and using a quantitative approach, the research explores investor preferences across four major asset classes: stocks, deposits, real estate, and gold. A structured questionnaire distributed to 212 respondents provided data analyzed through SPSS, highlighting statistically significant relationships between geopolitical and currency factors and investment behaviors. The findings contribute to understanding investment behavior under macroeconomic uncertainty, offering implications for policymakers and investors.