معرفی
Mehmet Bac is a Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), Sabancı University, with a distinguished career spanning multiple institutions including Université Laval (1990-1992), Bilkent University (1992-2002), and the University of Chicago (1999-2000). His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from Université Laval (1990), an M.A. in Economics from Boğaziçi University (1986), and a B.Sc. in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (1983).
Research Interests focus on Microeconomics, Industrial Organization, Law and Economics, with specific attention to corruption mechanisms, criminal networks, labor relations, and incomplete contracts. His work bridges theoretical economics with real-world policy implications, particularly in areas like transnational crime cooperation, harassment dynamics, and institutional transparency.
Scientific Awards include the
- TUBITAK Science Award (2008)
- TÜBA Young Investigator Award (1999)
Professional Leadership includes serving as Dean of FASS (2008-2013) and Associate Editor of the Journal of Economics (2014-present). His 15 most recent articles (2009-2024) demonstrate consistent contributions to top-tier journals in economics, law, and public policy, with recurring themes in corruption control, crime chains, and behavioral economics.
Özgür Proje (Free Projects) initiative at Sabancı University encourages undergraduate-led research across disciplines, aligning with his belief in active learning and critical inquiry.
