BIO

Dr. Elif Incekara-Hafalir is a Behavioral Economist employing experimental methods to research individual decision-making processes and their impact on crucial life outcomes such as education, employment, and wealth. With a passion for bridging theory with real-world applications, she actively seeks to utilize Behavioral Economics principles to address societal challenges, aiming to mitigate inequality, enhance gender equity, and foster positive outcomes for marginalized populations.

With a track record of impactful research, Dr. Incekara-Hafalir has made significant contributions to the field, with publications in elite journals including Management Science and Experimental Economics. Her expertise extends to conducting lab and field experiments, where she has accumulated invaluable experience.

Notably, Elif has secured substantial external funding from prestigious institutions such as the National Institute of Aging, through Penn CMU Roybal Center on Behavioral Economics and Health, and the Evidence for Policy Design Program at the Harvard Kennedy School. With her innovative approach and dedication, she is committed to fostering positive social change.

Her website is https://sites.google.com/site/incekara/

DEGREES

  • PhD, Economics
    Penn State University, United States6 Aug 2001 - 1 Aug 2007
  • BS, Industrial Engineering
    Bilkent University, Turkey1 Sep 1996 - 1 Jul 2021

LANGUAGES

  • Turkish
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review

UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

  • 5 Gender Equality
  • 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • 10 Reduced Inequalities

PROFILE TYPE

  • Academic

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