Research Areas
This research area is concerned with theory economic behavior and decision-making process of individuals, households, firms in the markets in practice. It studies how the economy is affected by such behavior given various economic constraints and institutions.
Team: Dr. Arjona Çela, M.Sc. Jonida Rada
This research area investigates to explain the behavior of aggregate economic variables (e.g., income, employment, inflation, etc.), and how economic policy interacts with this behavior. The aim is to both understand such aggregates in the short run (cyclical fluctuations) and in the long run (economic growth). Additionally, this research area seeks to analyze the links between monetary policy, macroprudential policy, and financial stability in the long run.
Team: Prof. Dr. Güngör Turan, Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman IȘIK, Dr. Erinda Imeraj
The core competence of this research area is to develop studies and research on the cross-country analysis of economic integration experiences, specifically including WB countries, CEE, and EU. In the analysis of international trade and FDI, beyond the regional perspective, we discuss the global aspects related to international trade, competitiveness, exchange rates, challenges, and opportunities. A special focus is given to internationalization of innovation and R&D, circular economy, etc.
Team: Dr. Erinda Imeraj, Dr. Arjona Çela
This area is concerned with policy and principles for sustainable economic development in lower- and middle-income countries and for improving the well-being of marginalized individuals, families, and communities in all countries. This field focuses on economic policies and outcomes that are typical of developing countries and interventions that may improve the well-being of the inhabitants of such countries. This research area includes other relevant topics that impact people lives such as education, health, and environmental issues.
Team: Prof. Dr. Güngör Turan, Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman IȘIK, Dr. Arjona Çela
This research area studies how labor markets work including labor supply decision of individuals and labor demand decision of firm in the labor market. Moreover, this research area investigates macro and micro labor market studies including the theory of contemporary labor-management relations in the workplace, the economics of collective bargaining and trade unionism, performance-based wage systems and measuring labor productivity, on the job-training and return to education, job seeking and recruitment behaviors of firms by using search-and-matching models in the labor markets, and unemployment.
Team: Prof. Dr. Güngör Turan, Dr. Erinda Imeraj, M.Sc. Jonida Rada
This area conducts research on economic incentives leading to responsible technological change. This research area also investigates the impact of technology and innovation on firms’ productivity (micro level) and economic growth (macro level) using quantitative analysis.
Team: Prof. Dr. Güngör Turan, Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman IȘIK
This research area studies econometric theory and methodologies as well as specific empirical studies in economics and finance. The research area includes building econometric models and analyses of data as well as purely theoretical questions concerning mathematical-statistical methods of estimation and prediction both in applied economics and finance.
Team: Prof. Dr. Güngör Turan, Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman IȘIK
This research area focuses on developing innovative solutions to promote a circular economy, where resources are reused, recycled, and repurposed to minimize waste and environmental impact. It explores sustainable production and consumption patterns, emphasizing closed-loop systems that extend the lifecycle of materials. Key topics include renewable energy, waste management, sustainable supply chains, and eco-design. By integrating economic, environmental, and social dimensions, the research aims to support sustainable development and foster resilience in industries and communities.
Team: Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman IȘIK, Dr. Erinda Imeraj, Dr. Arjona Çela
