معرفی
Gunes Gokmen is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Economics, Lund University. His work bridges political economy, development economics, and economic history, with a focus on culture, religion, and ethno-religious minorities.
Research interests include analyzing cultural differences in trade and conflict, human capital spillovers from ethno-religious minorities, and impacts of financial crises on policy reforms. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for poverty reduction and prosperity.
Recent publications explore historical legacies (Armenian/Greek expulsions in Turkey), religion's socioeconomic influence, inequality dynamics post-crisis, and Cold War-era development clusters in Africa. Collaborative projects span international economics and development economics.
Activities include organizing the Arne Ryde Workshop on Culture, Institutions, and Development (2022–2025), supervising PhD students, and participating in conferences like the Durham Development Economics Workshop (2024). He is associated with a multidisciplinary research network at Lund University.
