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Product Description Although its economic growth has slowed from 8.9% in 2004 to 4% in 2007, Turkey remains a vibrant emerging market with many opportunities for entrepreneurs. The Turkish market is open to foreign goods and services and since the passing of legislation regulating FDI in 2003, inflows of foreign investment have risen sharply (from $49.7 billion in 2007 to $20 Billion in 2007). This is the first in-depth guide, for potential foreign investors and business partners, to the legal, regulatory, taxation and financial climate in Turkey. About the Author Alica combines several years' experience in international development and analysis with a specialization in the former Soviet Union. She spent several years in Kyiv with the International Finance Corporation and the non-profit US-Ukraine Foundation working on privatization, economic development and government reform. In addition, she has worked in Belarus and Tajikistan. She earned her BA in Russian Studies from Bryn Mawr college, PA, an MSc in Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from BPP Law School, London.