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My Research
Dissertation: Essays on Preference Formation
"My research centers on apparently unrelated factors within decision environments and their influence on people's decision-making processes. The thesis addresses three pivotal questions: Why do individuals sometimes engage in actions detrimental to their own well-being? How do consumers assess intricate products? And why do certain politicians enact radical policies despite the majority of voters favoring more moderate positions? I demonstrate that a common thread underlies all these inquiries: the limited attention span of individuals and the tendency to amplify salient factors."
My Future
"I am embarking on a new journey as an assistant professor at TED University in Ankara. My foremost endeavor will be establishing a new economics lab, where I intend to put into practice the invaluable insights I gained during my PhD journey, with a special emphasis on my experiences at BonnEconLab."
My Highlights
"The University of Bonn was an excellent place for my research. Apart from being home to world-class researchers, the university provided all the necessary infrastructure to pursue my research interests. This allowed me to have a hands-on experience with cutting-edge scientific practices."
