Duha T. Altindag Ph.D.
Duha T. Altindag specializes in the identification of causal effects. His research has been published in academic journals such as the Economic Journal, Economic Inquiry, Journal of Law and Economics, and Economics of Education Review and gained attention from popular media platforms, including Forbes, Guardian, Inside Higher Ed, and Chronicles of Higher Education.
Experience
Academic Experience
Duha T. Altindag serves as an Associate Professor of Economics at Auburn University, where he specializes in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in econometrics, microeconomics, and labor economics. He has also taught advanced graduate-level courses in microeconometrics and empirical labor economics. Over his tenure, Dr. Altindag has mentored numerous Ph.D. and master’s students, guiding them through dissertation research and professional development.
His research agenda is characterized by two primary areas of focus:
- Causal Inference Using Econometric Techniques:
- Examined labor market and education outcomes by leveraging large datasets and applying causal inference methods such as instrumental variables.
- Published peer-reviewed studies on the impact of education policies, unemployment, and labor market dynamics in top journals such as the Economic Journal, Economics of Education Review, and Economic Inquiry.
- Investigated societal issues ranging from electoral processes and universal school lunch programs to the economic implications of managerial turnover in healthcare settings.
- Interdisciplinary Research and Policy Applications:
- Conducted time-series analyses to study trends in economic indicators and workforce behaviors.
- Contributed to collaborative research on global education and policy challenges, including projects assessing the impact of COVID-19 on education systems and university labor forces.
- Produced work with international implications, such as exploring the effects of Chinese environmental phenomena on Korean public health.
Dr. Altindag’s work has been recognized and supported by the Bipartisan Policy Center and covered in reports like MIT’s Mapping Election Administration and Election Science Project.
Professional Service and Recognition
As an active contributor to the academic and professional community, Dr. Altindag regularly referees for esteemed journals such as the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, and Journal of Population Economics. At Auburn University, he coordinates the Department of Economics’ Friday Seminar Series and serves on the Faculty Salaries and Welfare Committee.
Educational Background
Dr. Altindag earned his Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Economics from Louisiana State University and holds a B.A. from Bogazici University in Turkey. His international perspective and diverse academic training enrich his teaching and research endeavors.
Teaching and Mentorship
Dr. Altindag is deeply committed to education, having designed and delivered courses spanning econometrics, labor economics, and applied microeconomics. He has successfully supervised several Ph.D. students who now hold academic positions across the globe.
