Trabzonspor and GNP growth

Figure below depicts the dependence of growth on the scoring performance of Trabzonspor. On the left-hand side of figure, we numerate the scoring and conceding performance of Trabzonspor. The scoring performance of Trabzonspor is expressed as the ratio of conceded goals per game to the overall average per sum of points achived in the soccer season. On the right-hand side we have the growth rate of the GDP. The Figure discloses the dependence of the growth rate cycles to the up- and down-performance of Trabzonspor very clearly. At times of better defense play by Trabzonspor, as in 2000 and in 2003 and 2004, GDP growth was rapid. Declines in the growth rate are directly related to the poor defensive play of Trabzonspor as in 2001.



Thus, the figure closely depicts the overall dependence of the GDP growth on the performance of Trabzonspor defenders. In this sense, it would only be proper to characterize the ongoing Turkish growth patterns as being driven by speculative goals conceded by the opponent teams.

Isn't this interesting, and convincing?
No?

Then, try this:

"Figure 1 depicts the dependence of growth on the financial capital flows. On the left-hand side of Figure 1, we numerate the financial capital inflows in quarterly periods. The financial capital flows are expressed as the sum of the finance account and the net errors and omissions terms of the balance of payments statistics. On the right-hand side we have the growth rate of the GDP. The Figure discloses the dependence of the growth rate cycles to the in- and out-flows of financial capital very clearly. At times of heavy inflows of foreign finance capital, as in third quarter of 2000 and second and third quarters of 2004, GDP growth was rapid. Declines in the growth rate are directly related to the outflows of foreign finance capital as in 2001.



Thus, the Figure closely depicts the overall dependence of the GDP growth on the direction of the flows of foreign finance capital. In this sense, it would only be proper to characterize the ongoing Turkish growth patterns as being driven by speculative finance." [Erinç Yeldan, Turkish Macroeconomics under the IMF Program: Strangulation of the Twin-Targets, Lopsided Growth and Persistent Fragilities]


When I was typing down this piece, Trabzonspor was playing against Genclerbirligi. As of this weekend, it is the 29th day of the Super League in the 2005-2006 soccer season. My model suggests that Trabzonspor should win all the six games left and score 23 goals without conceding any. If that will not be the case, I will claim and inform the soccer federation that Trabzonspor's games are fixed. I am absolutely sure and I have no doubts that my model is correct, and also accurate. Because I am an "independent" economist.

Our advice: The economy administration, and the Central Bank of course, should assist Trabzonspor financially for signing contracts with first-class defenders next season in order to boost the GNP growth in 2006 and 2007.