معرفی
Mesut KAÇANOĞLU is a Lecturer at Kirşehir Ahi Evran University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Economics. Holding a PhD in Economics from Gazi University (2019), he also earned an MSc in Economic Development and Growth (2009) and BA in Economics from Hacettepe University (2006). He serves in administrative roles including Department Head (2024-) and Erasmus Coordinator (2023-).
- PhD: Gazi University, Institute of Social Sciences, Economics (2010-2019)
- MSc: Gazi University, Economic Development and Growth (2006-2009)
- BA: Hacettepe University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Economics Department (2002-2006)
His research focuses on Development Economics and Macro Economics, with critical perspectives on post-development theory, poverty analysis, and globalization impacts. Key themes include:
- Post-development critiques of modernization narratives
- Epistemological challenges to Western-centric development models
- Gender-sensitive analysis of economic structures
- Critical assessment of Sen's capability approach
- Historical evolution of international financial institutions
- Regional policy governance tensions
His work bridges economic theory with cultural critiques, emphasizing alternative development paradigms and multidimensional poverty analysis. Recent publications address decolonial narratives in economics and the transformation of development policies.