The economies of Israel and Turkey share many of the same characteristics in terms of structure, industries, and challenges. Both Israel and Turkey have mixed economies, meaning that their governments once played a large role in their economies, but are now becoming less involved as private businesses grow. The countries have significant manufacturing industries - technological products and diamond cutting in Israel, and textiles and food products in Turkey. Israel, however, has more established industries than Turkey. Turkey has a rich agricultural industry, but is trying to become less dependent on it. With imports and exports almost even, the country is extending its economy into other industries in order to promote growth. Israel has a smaller agricultural industry, and most of its people work in service jobs, such as tourism. Without much to trade, Israel must import more products than it exports to support its people.