Veysel Avsar

Dr. Veysel Avsar is a Professor of Economics at the College of Business, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Florida International University (2011), where he received the Outstanding Achievement and Outstanding Dissertation in Economics awards, and a BA in Economics from Istanbul University (2006).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Florida International University, 2011
• BA in Economics, Istanbul University, 2006

Research Interests: Focus on International Trade, Political Economy of Trade Policy, Antidumping, and the Effects of Temporary Protection on Firms. His work explores Payment Choice in International Transactions, leveraging empirical methods to analyze policy impacts on firms and markets.

Teaching: Specializes in International Trade and Finance, Money and Banking, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics.

Publications: Dr. Avsar’s research appears in top journals like Southern Economic Journal and Applied Economics. His work examines trade policy instruments (e.g., antidumping), trade finance dynamics, and the interplay between political factors and economic outcomes.

Awards:

• Professor of the Year Award (College of Business, 2019)
• Outstanding Dissertation in Economics (FIU, 2011)

Professional Path: Prior roles include Department Chair at Antalya International University (2011–2016), faculty positions at Montana State University, and visiting scholarships at Deakin University (Australia) and UC San Diego.