Curriculum Vitae HAKTAN SARIKAYA Ph.D. Candidate, Graduate Part Time Instructor Department of Economics, Texas Tech University, MS 1014, Lubbock, TX 79409 h.sarikaya@ttu.edu | www.haktansarikaya.net EDUCATION PhD. in Economics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX Dissertation: “Essays on car markets in Turkey”  Essay 1: Demand for fuel efficiency in Turkey  Essay 2: The effects of car characteristics on the depreciation of cars in Turkey  Essay 3: The value of the quality and information in the used car market of Turkey (expected in) 2014 M.A. in Economics, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 2010 I.E.L.I. - Intensive English Language Institute University of North Texas, Denton, TX 2007 B.B.A. - Bachelor of Business Administration Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey Areas of Concentrations: International Economics, Marketing, Finance 2006 ABSTRACT OF JOB MARKET PAPER “The Effects of the Quality and Information on the Price of Used Cars in Turkey” Information asymmetry between buyers and sellers is one of the main characteristics of secondary markets. After Akerlof’s (1970) influential paper, several quality-signaling mechanisms are recognized in secondary markets to reduce information asymmetry. Even though, the information asymmetry reducing mechanisms provide advantages for sellers and buyers, these mechanisms lead to price changes. Accordingly, the main goal of this study is to measure effect of quality-signaling mechanisms on the price range of the used car market in Turkey. The common mechanisms offered by franchised dealers in the used car market, certified pre-owned (CPO) and extended warranty, and effects on the price of a used car are main focus of the study. FIELD OF INTEREST Industrial Organizations, Energy Economics, Political Economy, Public Economics, Game Theory, International Finance. C.V. - Haktan Sarikaya ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Graduate Part Time Instructor (G.P.T.I.) Texas Tech University, Department of Economics o January 2009 – Present Developed syllabus and overall course structure, and administered all grades. Each section consists of 100 students. Courses Thought  Principles of Microeconomics (ECO 2301) o   : Summer 2010 An abridged course for students not majoring in economics or business. Covers the most significant portions of principles of micro and macro, with emphasis upon monetary and fiscal policy. Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECO 3311) : Fall 2011, Spring 2012 o  Emphasis on theories of the firm, value and price determination, and functional distribution, with the application of these theories to the problems of particular firms, industries, and markets. Fulfills core Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement. Principles of Economics (ECO 2305) o : Spring 2009, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Fall 2013 Analysis of the determinants of aggregate demand and supply with special emphasis on macroeconomic problems such as unemployment and inflation and on techniques used to forecast macroeconomic variables. Managerial Economics (ECO 3320) o The application of economic theory to problems of business enterprise. Teaching Assistant Texas Tech University, Department of Economics o : Summer 2011, Spring 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013 August 2008 – December 2009 Collaborated on curriculum and exam development, met with students upon request, and graded all written work, including final exam papers. Research Assistant June 2009 – August 2009 Texas Tech University, Department of Economics o Collaborated on a research project and prepared and organized data set, and literature reviewed. Academic Assistant August 2007 – May 2008 University of North Texas, Department of Economics o Collaborated on curriculum and exam development, met with students upon request, and graded all written work, including final exam papers. Student Assistant November 2006 – July 2007 University of North Texas, International Studies & Programs o Collaborated on research project and publication of TIPS magazine, and prepared magazines for shipping to the universities and organizations. Last Update: August 2013 C.V. - Haktan Sarikaya CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS “Gasoline Prices and the New Car Market in Turkey” th Paper accepted for 50 Annual Meeting of Missouri Valley Economic Association Kansas City Marriot-Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO October 2013 “The Effects of the Quality and Information on the Price of Used Cars in Turkey” th Paper presented at 13 Annual Missouri Economics Conference University of Missouri, Columbia, MO March 2013 “The Effects of the Quality and Information on the Price of Used Cars in Turkey” Poster Presentation at 12th Annual Graduate Student Research Poster Competition Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX March 2013 “Decision Making by Economic Perspective” Seminar Presentation for Management Board Central Hospital, Izmir, Turkey June 2012 AWARDS AND GRANTS TPEG – Texas Public Education Grant Texas Tech University Fall 2008 TPEG – Texas Public Education Grant University of North Texas Fall 2006 – Spring 2008 Turkish Institute for Police Studies Scholarship for Graduate Program Fall 2006 – Spring 2008 Izmir Chamber of Commerce Success Scholarship 2002 – 2006 Turkish Ministry of Education State Scholarship 2002 – 2005 WORKING PAPERS Demand for Fuel Efficiency In Turkey The Effects of Car Characteristics on the Depreciation of Cars in Turkey The Effects of Consumer Preference on the Price of Gasoline in the US Quality Bias of Consumer Profile UNPUBLISHED PAPERS Does Polity Power have Effect on Controlling Inflation? Monetary Theory I Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth International Trade Learning curve on Wind Energy “Case study of Turkey” Industrial Organizations I Last Update: August 2013 C.V. - Haktan Sarikaya OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES President Turkish Student Association at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX Vice President Turkish Student Association at University of North Texas, Denton, TX Member Omicron Delta Epsilon – International Honor Society in Economics Member Economics Club at University of North Texas, Denton, TX March 2009 – October 2011 September 2007 – May 2008 January 2010 – Present September 2007 – May 2008 REFERENCES Available upon request. Last Update: August 2013