Osmanlı Devleti'nin İktisadî Düşünce Yapısı
IX. Bilsel International Gordion Science Research Congress, Ankara, Türkiye, 5 - 06 Ağustos 2026, ss.301, (Özet Bildiri)
- Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
- Basıldığı Şehir: Ankara
- Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.301
- Yozgat Bozok Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
ECONOMICAL THOUGHT STRUCTURE OF THE OTTOMAN STATE
Abstract The Ottoman Empire’s approach to economic life can be based on three pillars. These are: provisionism (subsistence), traditionalism and fiscalism. In provisionism, the aim of economic activity is to meet people’s needs. To this end, the goods and services produced must be as plentiful, high-quality and affordable as possible. Provisionism was the most important principle of Ottoman economic policy. To ensure this principle was upheld, the Ottoman Empire pursued a strict interventionist policy in production and trade, aimed at increasing the supply of goods in the economy, improving their quality and keeping prices low. This intervention encompassed all stages from the producer to the consumer. Under the principle of provisionism, the aim of production is to meet domestic needs. Exports consist of the sale of any goods remaining once these needs have been met. Exports were authorised on a case-by-case basis, and a high customs duty was levied. Imports were not subject to any restrictions. In this respect, provisionism created a structure in foreign trade that made exports difficult and restrictive, whilst facilitating and encouraging imports. Traditionalism is founded on the principle of preserving, as far as possible, the existing balances and trends in social and economic relations; of curbing tendencies towards change; and, should any change occur, of restoring the former balance. Fiscalism aims to maximise the state’s revenue as much as possible and to ensure that it does not fall below that level. Ottoman economic thought took shape within a framework representing the varying combinations of the principles of provisionism, traditionalism and fiscalism, depending on the era, region and sector. Keywords: Provisionism, Traditionalism, Fiscalism.