The Relationship between Foreign Trade, East Border Gates and Entrepreneurship Culture in Tra2 Area: A Case of Turkey
Adem KARAKAS, Sebahattin YILDIZ

Abstract
The purpose of this research is to reveal the relationship between entrepreneurship culture, boarder gates and foreign trade dates in TRA2 area (Kars, Agri, Ardahan, Igdir) in Turkey. Entrepreneurship values such as success need, focus of control, getting risk, tolerance to uncertain, trust and innovation were measured via questionnaire. Foreign trade datas were analyzed via Turkish Statistical Institution. The effects of border gates on entrepreneurship culture and foreign trade were disputed. Besides, the supports and the potential effect of SERKA, development agency in this area, on foreign trade and entrepreneurship were emphasized. In addition, the first ten goods regarding import and export in the area and the foreign trade volume and balance of foreign trade according to provinces were revealed.

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