Dr. Hakan Yilmazkuday
Dr. Hakan Yilmazkuday is a professor of economics at Florida International University (FIU) and a faculty fellow at the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs. Focusing on areas such as international economics, regional economics, macroeconomics, COVID-19, together with growth and development, he has published more than 85 articles in refereed academic journals. He is a consultant to the World Bank and a contributing partner of the Center for International Price Research. He is also affiliated with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Globalization and Monetary Policy Institute as a research associate. He has served as the Executive Secretary of the International Economics and Finance Society. Dr. Yilmazkuday’s research has also been funded by the National Science Foundation.
If you recall, what influenced your decision to become a member of the International Atlantic Economic Society?
As an active academic researcher, I am interested in learning about a broad set of topics within the field of Economics. The International Atlantic Economic Society (IAES) is a perfect venue for providing several opportunities in this context, including multiple conferences per year and multiple academic journals.
What types of projects/research are you currently working on and what inspired/motivated you to pursue these interests?
I am currently working on the spread and the economic consequences of COVID-19, where I utilize economic models as well as empirical analyses. Having a global impact for a long period of time, COVID-19 still continues to affect our daily economic activities and thus my research agenda. Even the current inflation rate, which is also a global phenomenon, is due to COVID-19 and the corresponding policy.
What advice would you give to someone who is considering entering your line of work/field of study?
I would suggest following the recent global events in the media and try to come up with solutions to the problems that come up on a daily basis. I believe that such an approach is essential for innovation and progress, which brings together academic success.
Going forward, what other projects/research are you planning to or hoping to pursue?
I have always been actively researching inflation and its determinants. Especially after COVID-19, inflation became a global phenomenon again. In my future research, I plan to continue working on inflation and potential policies to reduce it to optimal levels at the global scale.
What’s your favorite hobby?
As a big soccer fan, I not only watch games regularly but also try to play with my graduate students at FIU. I also love blues music and playing guitar solos whenever I have a chance.