معرفی
Prof. Dr. Burak GÜNALP is a full-time Professor at the Department of Management Information Systems within the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at Çankaya University. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Texas Tech University (1997) and has extensive academic experience, including department chair roles at Çankaya University and Hacettepe University. His research focuses on microeconomics, industrial economics, labor economics, and banking sector analysis. He has advised over 18 students in PhD and Master’s programs.
Education:
- Ph.D., Economics, Texas Tech University, 1997
- M.A., Economics, Hacettepe University, 1990
- B.Sc., Economics, Hacettepe University, 1987
Research Interests:
- Market structure and competition policies
- Labour market dynamics and wage differentials
- Banking sector efficiency and regulation
- Corruption and public policy impacts
- Education expenditures and household economics
Recent Article Trends: His recent work examines corruption effects in U.S. states, advertising intensity in Turkish manufacturing, and the impact of labor market reforms. Methodologically, he emphasizes panel data analysis for empirical rigor.
Grants/Projects: Led three TÜBİTAK-funded research projects on industrial organization and economic policy (2006–2015). Active in international conferences including the Public Choice Society and Middle East Economics Association.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with researchers in industrial economics and policy analysis, evidenced by over 15 co-authored publications with scholars like Elif Öznur Acar and Oğuzhan Cevat Dinçer.
