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Ezgi Kurt serves as an Assistant Professor in the Economics Department at Bentley University, specializing in macroeconomic policy research with emphasis on monetary-fiscal interactions. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of contemporary economic challenges.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Economics from University of California (2021)
- Master of Arts from Bogazici University (2014)
- Bachelor of Arts from Bogazici University (2011)
Professor Kurt's research centers on macroeconomic policy transmission mechanisms, particularly examining how monetary policy interacts with tax structures and wage rigidities. Her investigations reveal asymmetric sectoral responses to policy shocks, with significant implications for labor markets and corporate behavior. Current projects analyze the investment channel of monetary policy through the lens of corporate tax reforms, highlighting distributional consequences across firm types and industries.
Recent publications demonstrate evolving focus toward micro-founded macroeconomic models, integrating firm-level heterogeneity into traditional monetary policy analysis. Key themes include wage rigidity's role in amplifying monetary shocks and the redistributive effects of corporate tax cuts across capital structures.
Her active research agenda is supported by multiple institutional grants:
- Bentley Research Council (BRC) Grant (2024-2025)
- Faculty Summer Grants (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Faculty Affairs Committee (FAC) Grant (2024)
Professor Kurt contributes to academic discourse through conference organization and peer discussion roles, fostering scholarly exchange in monetary economics and public finance domains.
