Research Assistant Nur Banu Kartal has successfully defended her doctoral thesis
Research Assistant Nur Banu Kartal from the Department of Economics at our Faculty has been awarded the title of Doctor (PhD) with her dissertation entitled “Essays on Behavioral Economics: Non-Cognitive Skills, Relative and Environmental Concerns” The dissertation was prepared within the English Economics PhD program of the Institute of Social Sciences at Yıldız Technical University, under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tolga Aksoy.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Semih Emre Çekin Delivered a Presentation within the Scope of the “360° Perspective on Global Development” Training Program Organized under TİKA
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Semih Emre Çekin, member of the Economics Department in our faculty, delivered a presentation titled "Theoretical Examination of the Relationship Between Economic Development and Development Aid" on February 26, 2026, within "360° Perspective on Global Development Training Program" of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA).
We hosted Prof. Dr. Jesús Crespo Cuaresma from WU Vienna University of Economics and Business
As part of the “TGU Masterclass in Economics 2026,” organized by the Department of Economics at the Turkish-German University, the internationally recognized economist and faculty member at WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Jesús Crespo Cuaresma, visited our university.
TGU Masterclass in Economics 2026: The Past and Future of Economic Growth and Poverty
We are very pleased to announce the TGU Masterclass in Economics 2026 at the Turkish-German University. The Past and Future of Economic Growth and Poverty Lecture by Prof. Jesús Crespo Cuaresma, WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien)
New Article by Our Research Assistant İbrahim Başaran Published
The academic article authored by our Research Assistant İbrahim Başaran, in collaboration with his supervisor Ercan Eren, has been published in the Journal of Research in Economics, Politics & Finance (EPFAD). Titled “Complexity Macroeconomics: An Agent-Based Model”, the study proposes a macroeconomic framework based on the interactions of heterogeneous and boundedly rational agents, offering an alternative to traditional equilibrium-based macroeconomic models. By adopting the complex adaptive systems perspective, the paper provides a more dynamic and realistic approach to analyzing macroeconomic fluctuations and economic uncertainty. We congratulate our research assistant on this important academic contribution and wish him continued success.
Erasmus Internship Experience in Germany from Our Economics Student
One of our department’s students, Ayşenaz Pirdal, shared with us the experiences she gained in Germany within the framework of the Erasmus internship mobility program.
Our Students Ceren Yılmaz and Yağmur Akyürek Went to Freie Universität Berlin with the DAAD Scholarship
Our Economics Department students Ceren Yılmaz and Yağmur Akyürek were awarded the opportunity to study for one semester at Freie Universität Berlin within the scope of DAAD’s special scholarship program titled “Strengthening German-Turkish Cooperation – Potentials for the Future.”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Semih Emre Çekin Conducted a DAAD-Supported Research Visit in Germany
Associate Professor Dr. Semih Emre Çekin, member of the Department of Economics, carried out a research visit to Germany between July and September 2025, supported by the DAAD.
With Our Gratitude to Our Esteemed Professor, Prof. Dr. Aykut Kibritçioğlu
With Our Gratitude to Our Esteemed Professor, Prof. Dr. Aykut Kibritçioğlu
TGU Economics Conference 2025 Successfully Held
TGU Economics Conference 2025 successfully held with valuable participants
Research Assistant Erdal Eren Kızılırmak and Assoc. Prof. Erdem Kılıç from the Department of Economics have published an article entitled "European individuals’ satisfaction with national governments during the COVID-19 pandemic" in Discover Global Society (Scopus, 2025, Vol. 3:87).
Research Assistant Erdal Eren Kızılırmak and Assoc. Prof. Erdem Kılıç from the Department of Economics have published an article entitled "European individuals’ satisfaction with national governments during the COVID-19 pandemic" in Discover Global Society (Scopus, 2025, Vol. 3:87). The study examines how Europeans’ satisfaction with their national governments during the COVID-19 pandemic is linked to healthcare services, political ideology, and socio-demographic factors. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44282-025-00203-7
Turkish-German Workshop on the Economics of Migration Held at Our Faculty
On June 23–24, 2025, an international academic event titled “Workshop on the Economics of Migration: Exploring the Roots of Migration Decisions” was held at the Turkish-German University. The workshop was organised with the contributions of the Jacobs Foundation, DAAD and DFG and in cooperation with ZEW Mannheim, Koç University, and Freie Universität Berlin.
Turkish-German University Scholars Present at the First Spring Meeting of the Turkish Economic Association (SMTEA2025)
The conference, hosted by the Turkish Economic Association (TEA), brought together leading economists and early-career scholars from Türkiye and abroad to engage in discussions on a wide range of topics in economics. Featuring keynote addresses by renowned economists such as Daron Acemoğlu, Ufuk Akçiğit, and Jeffrey D. Sachs, the event offered a vibrant platform for academic exchange.
Workshop on Economic Mobility Unites Young Scholars from Across Istanbul
On May 28, 2025, the Turkish-German University (TGU) hosted a successful workshop on Economic Mobility, organised in close collaboration with Bogazici University, Istanbul University, and ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research Mannheim. The event was made possible with funding from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
International Presentation by Research Assistant Nur Banu Kartal: “ Stick and Stay, Make it Pay? Marginal Disutility of Relative Income ”
Nur Banu Kartal, Research Assistant at the Department of Economics, attended the International Week 2025 event hosted by Hochschule Bielefeld in Germany between 12-16 May 2025 with the invitation of Prof. Dr. Vivian Carstensen.
I. İktisat Öğrenci Sempozyumu İstanbul Üniversitesi İktisat Fakültesi’nde Gerçekleşiyor
İstanbul Üniversitesi İktisat Fakültesi ev sahipliğinde, İstanbul İktisatçılar Derneği (İKDER) koordinasyonunda düzenlenecek olan I. İktisat Öğrenci Sempozyumu, 4 Temmuz 2025 Cuma günü İstanbul’da gerçekleştirilecektir. Türkiye genelinde iktisat, işletme, siyasal bilgiler ve benzeri bölümlerde lisans öğrenimi gören öğrencileri bir araya getirmeyi amaçlayan bu etkinlik, öğrencilere akademik gelişim ve etkileşim açısından önemli fırsatlar sunmaktadır.
Guest Lecture as part of the course “Economic Growth and Development” "Economic Inequality in Turkey" – Prof. Dr. Orhan Torul (Boğaziçi University)
Guest Lecture as part of the course “Economic Growth and Development” "Economic Inequality in Turkey" – Prof. Dr. Orhan Torul (Boğaziçi University)
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The Economics Department of the Turkish-German University successfully held the "TAU Economics Conference 2024" with the participation of Ufuk Akçiğit.
The Economics Department of the Turkish-German University successfully concluded the "Economics Conference 2024," which drew attention with its broad participation and rich content, including the participation of Ufuk Akçiğit. Also in this conference Professor Ufuk Akçiğit from the University of Chicago gave a presentation on "From Competition to Prosperity: Rethinking Productivity Growth in Germany. "
Dr. Guido Neidhöfer Organized a Workshop on Wealth Inequality, Intergenerational Mobility, and Equality of Opportunity in Vienna
Dr. Guido Neidhöfer organized a Workshop on Wealth Inequality, Intergenerational Mobility, and Equality of Opportunity, held on November 21-22, 2024, at the WU-Wien (Vienna University of Economics and Business).
