Ozturk, Orgul Demet

Department Chair/Professor

My research interests are in applied microeconomics fields, specifically labor economics and health economics. I have recently published on effects of SNAP program on health and education outcomes, effect of food related interventions on cognitive performance and lunch line design on healthy food choice. I have several ongoing projects that analysis education program and policy effects on short and long run student academic and crime and social program dependency other outcomes.

Biographical Profile

College
Darla Moore School of Business
Department
Moore Sch - Div. of Research
Tenure Status
Tenured

International Activity

International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research
Countries
China, Turkey
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities, Social Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
Yes (Turkey)
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes (Turkish, Italian (Very Basic), German (Very Basic))

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
Health care access and utilization disparities, SNAP, TANF, Education Policy, Juvenile Crime, female labor prospects, promotion, occupational match
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities, Social Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Health Economics, Labor Economics, Economics of Education

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
12/2006 University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin PhD Economics
05/2003 University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin MS Economics
05/2000 Koc University-Istanbul Istanbul, Turkey BA (summa cum laude) Sociology
05/2000 Koc University-Istanbul Istanbul, Turkey BA (summa cum laude) Economics

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
2006 - 2014 Assistant Professor of Economics Darla Moore School of Business
01/2015 - 12/2022 Associate Professor of Economics Darla Moore School of Business, Department of Economics
08/2022 Department Chair Darla Moore School of Business, Department of Economics
01/2023 Professor Darla Moore School of Business, Department of Economics

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2011 Award "Children's Food Choices: Understanding Defaults" U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
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