The Balancing Act: Harnessing Immigration to Revitalize Turkey’s Economy

The rapid influx and exodus of refugees could not have come at a more controversial time as Turkey is suffering its worst economic crisis of the century and the Syrian refugee count was at an all time high. The Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is looking for solutions to migratory and financial problems in the country. However, the solution may lie in the intersection of the two. Although it may be politically unpopular, Turkey must retain top talent, encourage refugee innovation, and allow incoming migrants to fill labor gaps to revive their struggling economy.