Dr. Busra Soylemez Karakoc

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Biography

Busra Soylemez-Karakoc is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Northwestern University. Her research focuses on International Political Economy, Comparative Political Economy, and the political factors that influence financial globalization, development, and crises. In particular, she examines how domestic political variables can affect the trajectory of financial globalization in developing nations. Her work challenges conventional wisdom that views financial globalization as a mere trend, highlighting the necessity to explore the political underpinnings of financial integration. Through the analysis of panel data and illustrative case studies, she investigates critical junctures like financial crises and the role of political institutions, including corruption, in shaping economic outcomes. Her ongoing research endeavors seek to elucidate the intricate relationship between politics and economics in a globalized context. Busra holds advanced degrees that bolster her expertise in her research areas and contributes to academic discussions in International Relations and Comparative Politics.

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Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.