There was a remarkable change of duty in the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT). Cem Baş, the head of the department that calculates inflation, resigned from his position, citing health problems. It has been reported that Baş will continue to work as an ‘expert’ in the same department.
WHILE THE INFLATION NUMBERS ARE DISCUSSED, THE NAME WHO CALCULATED THE INFLATION NUMBERS RESIGNED!
A remarkable news of resignation came from the Turkish Statistical Institute, whose inflation figures it announced recently were criticized by all segments. Cem Baş, the head of the department that makes inflation calculations at TURKSTAT, resigned from his duty at a time when it was discussed whether the official inflation figures reflect the truth. Baş cited health problems as the reason. It has been reported that Baş will continue to work as an ‘expert’ in the same department.
3 PRESIDENTS HAVE CHANGED IN THE LAST 1 YEAR… THE LAST RESIGNATION WAS A SURPRISE
The resignation of Baş, who has been in this position for many years, was described as a surprise in the economic backstage. The inflation figures hovering around the percentage of 150's according to the calculations of independent organizations in Turkey, were based on 70 percent according to the calculations of TURKSTAT. However, according to some gruops, the actual situation is much higher than the official figures. Three presidents have changed in the last year in the Turkish Statistical Institute, which calculates inflation.