Contemporary Business and Economic Issues

Edited by Sefer YILMAZ and published by Akademisyen Publishing House, Contemporary Business and Economic Issues offers an authoritative and comprehensive examination of key structural, financial, and technological developments shaping modern economies. This interdisciplinary volume gathers scientific research from expert contributors across macroeconomic governance, corporate strategy, digital innovation, and consumer behavior. Key chapters investigate the Institutional Quality Index in G-7 countries through principal component analysis, the empirical interaction between corporate governance mechanisms and tax avoidance policies among non-financial firms listed on Borsa Istanbul, and user-perceived quality dimensions of AI chatbots in the banking industry. Furthermore, the book evaluates the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on retail e-commerce growth and digital marketing strategies, alongside shifting residential housing preferences analyzed via Gray Relational Analysis and deep learning applications for sales forecasting. By combining advanced quantitative methodologies with empirical evidence from both developed nations and emerging markets, this volume delivers vital insights, practical managerial solutions, and strategic policy recommendations. It serves as an indispensable reference for academic researchers, industry executives, policymakers, and graduate students seeking to understand and address complex challenges in today's dynamic global market.