Welcome to Bilkent Economics
Our department is home to world-renowned faculty engaged in innovative research and teaching. We offer comprehensive programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels that prepare students for careers in economics and related fields.
Through rigorous coursework, research opportunities, and a vibrant intellectual community, we equip students with the analytical and quantitative skills needed to address complex economic challenges.
Academic Programs
PhD Program
Complete your training in a program that sets the standard for graduate education in economics. Our PhD program prepares students for careers in academia, government, and the private sector through rigorous coursework and original research.
Master's Programs
Advance your career or prepare for further academic study in our flexible master's programming. Our master's programs offer specialized training in economic theory, quantitative methods, and applied fields.
Undergraduate Program
Build a foundation in economics and the skills to pursue a wide range of fulfilling careers. Our undergraduate program combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications to prepare students for success in various fields.
Research
Our faculty conducts cutting-edge research across all major fields of economics, including:
Macroeconomics
Business cycles, monetary policy, growth and development
Microeconomics
Game theory, decision theory, market design
Econometrics
Statistical methods, data analysis, causal inference
Applied Economics
Labor, public finance, international trade
Recent Publications
Improving the Deferred Acceptance with Minimal Compromise
Games and Economic Behavior(2026)
Estimating euro area output gap dynamics: Evidence from the updated Area-Wide Model Database
European Economic Review(2026)
Group incentive-compatible allocation of discrete resources when ownership is partitioned
Games and Economic Behavior(2026)
Earned Entitlements and Risky Investments in Bargaining: An Experiment
Experimental Economics(2026)
People
Faculty
Our faculty's award-winning research and dedicated mentorship have established Bilkent Economics as one of the region's leading centers for economic research and education.
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Graduate Students
Our graduate students come from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the department's vibrant research environment, working on innovative projects across all fields of economics.
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