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Kaire Põder is a Professor of Economics at Estonian Business School since 2016, with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in academia. She holds a Doctor's Degree from Tallinn University of Technology (2010) and has previously held positions at Tallinn University of Technology, Tartu University, and the Bank of Estonia. Her expertise lies at the intersection of economics, education policy, and institutional analysis, with a particular focus on education economics and labor economics.
Dr. Põder's educational background includes a PhD from Tallinn University of Technology (2003-2010), studies at Central European University in Budapest (2004-2005), and an International BBA from Estonian Business School (1991-1995). She has taught extensively at all academic levels, from bachelor's to doctoral programs, covering subjects such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Game Theory, and Institutional Economics, often in English across international settings.
Her research interests center on Education Economics, particularly school choice mechanisms, education production functions, and the economics of bilingual education systems. She also specializes in Institutional Economics, applying game theory and analytic narratives to understand social institutions and historical economic development. Her work frequently examines the intersection of education policy, labor markets, and institutional frameworks across European contexts, with a special focus on Estonia's educational system and its comparative positioning within Europe.
Dr. Põder's scholarly contributions demonstrate a consistent focus on understanding how institutional frameworks shape educational outcomes and labor market participation. Her recent work has increasingly addressed contemporary challenges such as the impact of digital learning tools on financial education, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on workforce retention, and the complex dynamics of school choice in bilingual education systems. Her research methodology often combines quantitative analysis with institutional and historical perspectives, providing nuanced insights into policy-relevant questions.
- 2021 Book writing grant from Postimees "Is Estonian PISA tilted"
- 2004 ESNIE scholarship
- 2004 Institute of Humane Studies scholarship
- 2004 ISNIE scholarship
- 2004 Central European University full scholarship
- 2003 Best lecturer, EBS Executive Studies
- 2002 Mont Pelerin Society award in essay contest
- 1997 IMF scholarship
- 1997 Best lecturer of the year, EBS
- 1996 Soros Foundation scholarship
Dr. Põder serves in various advisory and review capacities, including as a reviewer for "Studies in Higher Education" and "Research in Economics and Business," and as a board member of the Baltic Economic Association and the Estonian Economic Association. From 2021-2023, she served as an expert for the European Commission's "Quality investment in education and training" group. She has also contributed chapters to the Estonian Human Development Report in 2013, 2015, and 2017, demonstrating her engagement with national policy discussions. Her international teaching experience includes summer schools in Slovenia and courses at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnics University in Russia, reflecting her commitment to cross-border academic collaboration.
