Study in Turkey
2-week study program in Istanbul, Bodrum, Esphrous, and Izmir
Earn 3 credits
January 1- 14, 2006
(Departure from the US on the 1st, arrival on the 2nd, check out on Sat morning the 14th)

Led by
Dr. Robert Rogowsky, Adjunct Professor of International Trade
Michal McElwain Malur, Instructor, School of Public Policy, GMU

Turkey is a near perfect "laboratory" for studying the policies and economics of emerging markets. Roughly the size of Texas and with 69 million people, Turkey is one of the oldest and most exotic civilizations and one of the newest and most intriguing democratic nations. It is a meeting of "east" and "west" on many levels: It spans two continents, Europe and Asia. Its 99.8 percent Muslim population consistently elects a determinedly secular government. It is strongly connected to the Middle East, but it is in line to enter the EU. Real GNP growth has exceeded 6% in many years, but declined sharply in 1994, 1999 and 2001. The public deficit regularly exceeds 10% of GDP more than 40% of central government spending in 2003 just covered interest. Inflation has "fallen" to11.3%. Foreign direct investment in Turkey remains less than $1 billion annually and China's rise in world textiles markets threatens 40 percent of Turkey's industrial employment. These pressures and issues present significant challenges to policy makers and reveal a nation of great interest to students of public policy.

The article states that 26 masters students of the George Mason University, led by Prof. Dr. Robert Rogowsky, and assistant professor Michal McElwain came to Istanbul a week ago related to topics Turkish program, US-Turkey relations, Economy and Trade. They visited Istanbul, Bodrum, Esphrous, and Izmirin Turkey. These people are becoming experts in international trade and politics will take jobs in the U.S. bureaucracy. Bodrum Mayor met them in Bodrum and presented them a book on Bodrum, brochures, CDs, etc. Prof. Rogowski stated that they found Turkey much more developed than they expected and continued: "We organized this trip to see the Turkish culture in the 21st century, international trade, developing markets and economy, continuous development programs, environmentally friendly energy sources of Turkey. We believe that Turkey is a great laboratory to analyze the politics and economy of the developing markets. There is a big difference what we expected to see prior to our trip, and we found here."

PROGRAM FEE: $3,100

THE PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES:

• Three credits of graduate tuition;
• Double-occupancy hotel lodging*;
  
• Daily breakfast;
  
• Some lunches and dinners;
  
• In-country transportation;
  
• Cultural excursions to
  
• Company site visits;
  
• All administrative and organizational costs in the USA; Special seminars; and
  Guest lecturers.
  

THE PROGRAM FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• International airfare. Please purchase your ticket to depart of Jan 1 (arrive Jan 2) and return Jan 14th into Istanbul. You can go earlier or stay later at your own expense.
• Program hotel accomodation is from the 2nd- 14th (check out on the morning of the 14th).
  Some meals and spending money.*
  

*A single room can be purchased for an additional $300.00.

The credit card authorization form can be used to pay your program fee. A $1,000 USD deposit is due two weeks after acceptance into the program.

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