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Orkun Saka is an Associate Professor in Economics at City, University of London, where he also serves as a Research Associate at STICERD and a Research Affiliate with the CESifo network. He has previously held research positions at prestigious institutions including UC Berkeley and the University of Cambridge. Saka has published numerous academic papers in leading economic and finance journals such as the Economic Journal and the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking. His research interests encompass Financial Intermediation, International Finance, and Political Economy, with a focus on how cultural stereotypes impact multinational bank lending and the effects of political crises on young people's trust in leaders. He is actively engaged in research that explores the intersection of economics and societal issues, aiming to contribute valuable insights into both academic and practical applications of economic theory.