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Erdal Asker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the Richards College of Business, University of West Georgia. He teaches courses in Statistics for Business and Program Evaluation at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research focuses on applied economics with emphasis on public policy evaluation, health economics, and development economics.
Dr. Asker's research examines critical socioeconomic issues including the impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations, economic hardships during pandemics, child marriage dynamics, and the relationship between educational investments and civic engagement. His work employs rigorous statistical methods to analyze policy interventions in both domestic and international contexts.
His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on evaluating how economic policies and external shocks affect social outcomes, particularly in health and education sectors. Research methodologies frequently include natural experiments and policy evaluation frameworks to assess causal relationships.
