Saliha Metinsoy

Saliha Metinsoy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Policy, Politics and Society at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her research focuses on international political economy, particularly the role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), austerity policies, and their socio-political consequences.

Education:

• PhD in Political Science, University of Oxford (2012–2017)
• Master in Comparative Politics (Research), London School of Economics (2010–2011)
• Master in European Studies, Sabancı University (2009–2010)
• Bachelor in Political Science and Public Administration, Middle East Technical University (2004–2008)

Her research interests include IMF programs, fiscal consolidation, public sector governance, labor market reforms, democratic representation, and the gendered impacts of economic policies. She employs comparative and quantitative methods to analyze how international financial institutions shape domestic politics and inequality.

The recent publications reflect a strong focus on the legitimacy and impact of IMF interventions, particularly during economic crises such as the pandemic. Her work explores whether the IMF has shifted toward Keynesian approaches or maintained austerity, investigates gender dynamics in leadership under economic stress, and analyzes geopolitical shifts in global financial governance, especially between the US and China.

She has no listed scientific awards in the provided materials.

Saliha Metinsoy advises students and conducts research within her department, though specific advisees are not listed. She collaborates with scholars across Europe and engages with policy-relevant research on global economic governance. Her work is frequently cited and discussed in academic and public policy circles.

She is active in research networks related to international organizations, austerity, and political economy, with collaborations involving researchers from multiple countries. Her work is disseminated through leading journals and academic presses.