The Effect of Interest and Rent Income of the Foundations of Ottoman Istanbul Eyup Region on Cash Capitals: Panel Data Analysis (1769-1773)

Abstract

Waqfs that generate income by operating cash or by operating cash and renting real estate are called cash waqfs in the literature. One of the issues examined in earlier studies on cash waqfs is the size of the cash capital of such waqfs. Earlier studies have also looked into the amount of increase or decrease in these capitals and how these increases or decreases occur. In the literature, waqfs that earn income only by operating cash or by operating cash and renting real estate are called cash waqfs. In this study, the effects of interest and rental income on the cash capitals but that rental income had no effect on cash capitals.