In this study the objective is to discuss the question of “to what extent incentive policies applied after 1980 have realised targeted economic policies” and to make an assessment of it. In addition, by touching upon the role and function of incentive policies in economic policies, the situation after 1980 in Turkey will be determined insofar as statistical data permit. | Within the context of changing role of the state assessment of incentive policies applied after 1980 in Turkey