معرفی
Prof. Alper Altınanahtar is a faculty member at Yeditepe University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Economics. Holding a Professor rank since 2023, he has served in various administrative roles including Deputy Dean (2023), Department Chair (2021), and International Office Coordinator (2020). His academic journey includes positions at Texas Tech University (1998-2004), where he earned his PhD in Economics.
- Education: PhD in Economics (Texas Tech University, 2001-2004), MA in Economics (Texas Tech University, 1999-2001), BA in Public Finance (Ankara University, 1991-1997)
His research focuses on health economics and public finance, with notable work on organ markets, suicide econometrics, and energy economics. He has applied contingent valuation methods to organ allocation and explored the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Turkey's energy markets.
Recent publications address healthcare systems (2014), organ supply chains (2016), and economic modeling in health contexts (2022). His work combines empirical econometric analysis with policy-oriented perspectives.
- Scientific Awards:
- Economics Department Scholarship (Texas Tech University)
- 2nd Place, TTU Research Competition
- Thesis Research Award (Texas Tech)
- 2020 Yeditepe Academic Evaluation Award
He has supervised 3 theses (2 Master's, 1 PhD) and teaches courses including Public Finance, Microeconomics, and Health Economics. His administrative roles include Faculty Council membership (2021) and Quality Committee membership (2017).
