News Summary: Turkish economy relies on stability
Turkey's standoff between government, protesters could cause trouble for economy
ECONOMIC WORRY: The escalation in the clashes between Turkey's government and protesters could hurt one of the world's recent economic success stories, spelling uncertainty for a country that has become a source of growth and stability in a region hit by recession and unrest.
THE FALLOUT: Markets fell sharply during the first days of protest and government clampdown and have remained volatile since, suggesting the international investment community is on edge.
BIG PICTURE: Turkey's economy has grown quickly in recent years. Annual gross domestic product in the country of about 75 million people is around $800 billion, putting it on a par with wealthy countries like Switzerland or the Netherlands.
