معرفی
Okan Yilmaz is a Lecturer in Finance at the Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Management, Swansea University. He holds a BA in Economics from Hacettepe University (Turkey), an MSc in Economics from the University of East Anglia, and a PhD in Economics from the University of Sheffield. He joined Swansea University in August 2019.
Educational Background:
- B.A. Economics, Hacettepe University (Turkey)
- MSc Economics, University of East Anglia
- PhD Economics, University of Sheffield
Research Interests: Okan specializes in Labour and Development Economics, Real Estate Finance, and Applied Econometrics. His work focuses on topics such as housing market dynamics, intimate partner violence's socioeconomic impacts, wage inequality, and the valuation of renewable energy investments. He employs advanced econometric techniques and data analysis to address policy-relevant questions in these areas.
Teaching: Okan teaches modules in Quantitative Methods, Econometrics, Time Series Analysis, and Risk Management. His courses emphasize practical skills in data analysis, statistical modeling, and financial risk assessment.
Recent Research Trends: His recent publications explore housing market externalities (e.g., smoking costs, proximity to universities), labor market outcomes of intimate partner violence, and the economic returns of solar panels. These studies reflect a blend of microeconomic theory and empirical rigor.
Awards: No specific awards mentioned, though his work has been published in high-impact journals like World Development and Real Estate Economics.
Grants and Labs: No explicit grants or lab affiliations listed, but his research often involves collaborative projects with colleagues in applied econometrics and real estate finance.
