Author: Mustafa Yagci

Mustafa Yağcı, PhD is a Senior Economist at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). He completed his undergraduate studies in economics at Istanbul Bilgi University and London School of Economics. After completing his master’s degree in economics at the University of Iowa, he worked in the Islamic finance industry. He completed his PhD in political science and international relations at Koc University, Istanbul with a focus on international and comparative political economy, political economy of development, and public policy. Having published academic books and articles, he lectured several courses at universities and served as a consultant to international organizations. With his interdisciplinary research agenda, experience in the private sector and international organizations, he aims to push the limits of disciplinary boundaries with practical policy implications for international development.