Biography
Mehmet Ulubasoglu is a Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics in Deakin Business School. Mehmet was formerly the Head of the Economics Discipline, and Associate Head of School (Research) in the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance.
He has published extensively in reputed international journals, including the Review of Economics and Statistics, European Economic Review, and American Journal of Political Science. Mehmet has also taught a variety of courses from the first to third and Honours-year undergraduate levels, as well as for the PhD program at Deakin University. He has supervised 11 PhD students to completion as Principal or Associate Supervisor.
Mehmet has also undertaken several research projects linked with government organisations both nationally and internationally, including with the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre, Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Asia Pacific Network, and the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre. He has held consultancy roles for the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. In 2012 he co-organised the Econometric Society Australasian Meeting, which featured the 2010 and 2012 Nobel Laureates in Economics and many other renowned scholars from around the world as keynote and invited speakers.
He has acted as an invited referee for over 30 journals, delivered more than 50 invited seminars, and serves on the editorial boards of two international journals including being an Associate Editor of Economics and Politics (Wiley). His research has attracted over 525 Scopus citations, 1460 Google Scholar citations and Google h-index of 15.
Read more on Mehmet's profileResearch interests
- Economic Development
- Political Economy
- Public Choice
- International Trade Policy
Affiliations
- Member, Econometric Society.
- Member, Economic Society of Australia.
- Associate Editor, Economics and Politics.
Teaching interests
- Econometrics
- International Trade
- Macroeconomics
Units taught
- MAE102 - The Global Economy
- MEE201 - Competition and Industry
- MAE202 - National Economic Policy
- MAE256 - Analytical Methods in Economics and Finance
- MAE303 - International Economics
- MAE305 - Business and Financial Forecasting
- MAE306 - Applied Econometrics in Economics and Finance
- MAE406 - Business and Financial Econometrics
- MAE413 - Macroeconomic Theory and Policy
- MAE704 - International Trade and Policy
- MAE901 - Advanced Econometrics (PhD Level)
Knowledge areas
- Economic Development
- International Trade Policy
- Political Economy
- Public Choice
Professional activities
Media appearances
- Pre-Disaster Multi-Hazard Damage and Economic Loss Estimation Model, Youtube, 2017.
- 'The effects of the Gallipoli Campaign on Turkish Natives', Radio National (Canberra), 4BC (Brisbane), 666 ABC (Canberra) and River FM (Ipswich), Australia, 2015.
- 'Food demand behaviour in Australia', ABC Wide Bay (QLD) and Radio 3gv (Traralgon), Australia, 2011.
- 'The effects of the Gallipoli Campaign on Turkish natives', The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Canberra Times, Brisbane Times and ABC Online, Australia, 2015.
- 'The unemployment effects of the global financial crisis', Herald Sun and Leader Community Newspapers, Australia, 2009.
Awards
- Excellence in Research (for effectiveness, excellence and exemplary practice as a Research Supervisor), Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University, 2013.
Projects
- Ulubasoglu, M. and A. Rajabifard. A.,'Pre-Disaster Multi-Hazard Economic Loss Estimation Model', The Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre, Australian Government, $525,000, Canberra, Australia, 2014-2016.
- Ulubasoglu, M. and Bhattacharya, P., 'Integrating Natural Disasters Risk Information into Economic Modelling: Phase II', Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre, $9,000, Bangkok, Thailand, 2012-2013.
- Ulubasoglu, M., 'Integrating Natural Disasters Risk Information into Economic Modelling: Phase I', Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre, $9,000, Bangkok, Thailand, 2010-2011.
- Ulubasoglu, M., Mallick, D., Wadud, M., Hone, P. and Haszler. H., 'Food Demand Elasticities in Australia', Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, Australian Government, $70,000, Canberra, Australia, 2010.
Publications
The political economy of land reform enactments: new cross-national evidence (1900-2010)
P Bhattacharya, D Mitra, M Uluba?o?lu
(2019), Vol. 139, pp. 50-68, Journal of development economics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Floods, bushfires and sectoral economic output in Australia, 1978-2014
M Uluba?o?lu, M Rahman, Y Önder, Y Chen, A Rajabifard
(2018), pp. 1-23, Economic record, Chichester, Eng., C1
The role of middle class in economic development: what do cross-country data show?
N Chun, R Hasan, M Rahman, M Uluba?o?lu
(2017), Vol. 21, pp. 404-424, Review of development economics, London, Eng., C1
The shocking origins of political transitions: evidence from earthquakes
M Rahman, N Anbarci, P Bhattacharya, M Ulubasoglu
(2017), Vol. 83, pp. 796-823, Southern Economic Journal, Chichester, Eng., C1
Can extreme rainfall trigger democratic change? The role of flood-induced corruption
M Rahman, N Anbarci, P Bhattacharya, M Ulubasoglu
(2017), Vol. 171, pp. 331-358, Public choice, New York, N.Y., C1
Food demand elasticities for Australia
M Ulubasoglu, D Mallick, M Wadud, P Hone, H Haszler
(2016), Vol. 60, pp. 177-195, Australian journal of agricultural and resource economics, London, Eng., C1
The role of rice in poverty dynamics in rural Vietnam: 2002-2008
T Hoang, C Pham, M Ulubasoglu
(2016), Vol. 21, pp. 132-150, Journal of the Asia Pacific economy, London, Eng., C1
The political economy of development in a globalizing world
D Mitra, M Ulubasoglu
(2016), Vol. 42, pp. 459-461, International review of economics and finance, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
The role of middle class in democratic diffusion
N Chun, R Hasan, M Rahman, M Ulubasoglu
(2016), Vol. 42, pp. 536-548, International review of economics and finance, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Exchange rate regimes and fiscal discipline: the role of trade openness
M Chowdhury, P Bhattacharya, D Mallick, M Ulubasoglu
(2016), Vol. 45, pp. 106-128, International review of economics and finance, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
C Pham, M Ulubasoglu
(2016), Vol. 25, pp. 913-937, Journal of international trade & economic development, London, Eng., C1
What Underlies Weak States? The Role of Terrain Ruggedness
P Jimenez Ayora, M Ulubasoglu
(2015), Vol. 39, pp. 167-183, European Journal of Political Economy, C1
Persistence, capital account openness, and financial sector health in exchange rate regime choice
M Chowdhury, P Bhattacharya, D Mallick, M Ulubasoglu
(2015), Vol. 91, pp. 279-299, Economic record, Chichester, Eng., C1
Foreign direct investment and economic growth: A real relationship or wishful thinking?
S Iamsiraroj, M Ulubasoglu
(2015), Vol. 51, pp. 200-213, Economic modelling, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Social capital and hygiene practices among the extreme poor in rural Bangladesh
R Bakshi, D Mallick, M Ulubasoglu
(2015), Vol. 51, pp. 1603-1618, Journal of development studies, Oxford, Eng., C1
An empirical inquiry into the role of sectoral diversification in exchange rate regime choice
M Chowdhury, P Bhattacharya, D Mallick, M Ulubasoglu
(2014), Vol. 67, pp. 210-227, European Economic Review, Amsterdam, Netherlands, C1
Non-farm activity, household expenditure, and poverty reduction in rural Vietnam : 2002-2008
T Hoang, C Pham, M Ulubasoglu
(2014), Vol. 64, pp. 554-568, World development, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Does legal heritage affect obesity? The channel of motor vehicle dependence
P Carlin, M Kidd, M Ulubasoglu
(2013), Vol. 41, pp. 621-633, Journal of comparative economics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
State-Owned Enterprises, Inequality, and Political Ideology
V Avsar, C Karayalcin, M Ulubasoglu
(2013), Vol. 25, pp. 387-410, Economics & Politics, Oxford, England, C1
Intersectoral size differences and migration : Kuznets revisited
N Anbarci, M Ulubasoglu
(2011), Vol. 20, pp. 251-292, Journal of international trade and economic development, Abingdon, England, C1
Leviathan resists : the endogenous relationship between privatization and firm performance
K Arin, M Ulubasoglu
(2009), Vol. 140, pp. 185-204, Public choice, New York, N.Y., C1
Internationalization and alliance formation : evidence from Turkish SMEs
M Ulubasoglu, M Akdis, S Kok
(2009), Vol. 27, pp. 337-361, International small business journal, Wilmslow, England, C1
Democracy and economic growth : a meta-analysis
H Doucouliagos, M Ulubasoglu
(2008), Vol. 52, pp. 61-83, American journal of political science, Malden, Mass., C1
International comparisons of rural-urban educational attainment : data and determinants
M Uluba?o?lu, B Cardak
(2007), Vol. 51, pp. 1828-1857, European economic review, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, C1
Institutions and policies for growth and poverty reduction: the role of private sector development
R Hasan, D Mitra, M Ulubasoglu
(2007), Vol. 24, pp. 69-116, Asian development review, Manila, Philippines, C1
Economic freedom and economic growth: Does specification make a difference?
C Doucouliagos, M Ulubasoglu
(2006), Vol. 22, pp. 60-81, European Journal of Political Economy, Netherlands, C1
Can we obtain realistic parameter estimates for the 'protection for sale' model?
D Mitra, D Thomakos, M Ulubasoglu
(2006), Vol. 39, pp. 187-210, Canadian journal of economics, Oxford, England, C1
Career progression, human capital and pay equity in Australian public sector labour markets
C Doucouliagos, P Hone, M Ulubasoglu
(2005), pp. 1-53, ACE 05 : Proceedings of the Australian Conference of Economists, 2005, University of Melbourne, E1
Intersectoral size differences and migration: Kuznets revisited
N Anbarci, M Ulubasoglu
(2005), pp. 1-40, Proceedings of the Australian Conference of Economists, Melbourne, Vic., E1
Zipf`s law strikes again : the case of tourism
M Ulubasoglu, B Hazari
(2004), Vol. 4, pp. 459-472, Journal of economic geography, Oxford, England, C1
M Ulubasoglu
(2004), Vol. 37, pp. 116-122, Australian economic review, Carlton, Vic., C1
Protection versus promotion: an empirical investigation
D Mitra, D Thomakos, M Ulubasoglu
(2004), Vol. 16, pp. 147-162, Economics & Politics, Oxford, England, C1
Endogenous liberalization and within-country inequality
N Anbarci, M Ulubasoglu
(2004), pp. 1-45, Selected papers from the 33rd Australian Conference of Economists, Sydney Sept. 27-30, 2004, Sydney, N.S.W., E1
Protection for sale in a developing country : democracy vs. dictatorship
D Mitra, D Thomakos, M Ulubasoglu
(2002), Vol. 84, pp. 497-508, Review of economics and statistics, Cambridge, MA, C1
The impact of trade liberalization on import demand
D Thomakos, M Ulubasoglu
(2002), Vol. 4, pp. 1-26, Journal of economic and social research, Istanbul, Turkey, C1-1
Funded Projects at Deakin
Australian Competitive Grants
Australian Domestic Demand Elasticities for Rural Marketing and Policy Analysis
Prof Mehmet Ulubasoglu, A/Prof Debdulal Mallick, Dr Mokhtarul Wadud, Dr Henry Haszler, Dr Phillip Hone, Prof Chris Doucouliagos
RIRDC Grant - Research - Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation
- 2011: $5,000
- 2009: $22,478
- 2008: $20,000
- 2007: $23,312
Other Public Sector Funding
Pre-distaster multi-hazard damage and economic loss estimation model
Prof Mehmet Ulubasoglu, Dr Prasad Bhattacharya
- 2017: $90,000
- 2016: $85,500
- 2015: $84,000
- 2014: $84,000
Optimising Post-disaster Recovery Interventions in Australia
Prof Mehmet Ulubasoglu, Dr Md Habibur Rahman
- 2019: $40,000
- 2018: $154,489
- 2017: $80,000
Industry and Other Funding
Pre-disaster natural hazard loss estimation
Prof Mehmet Ulubasoglu
- 2012: $11,884
- 2011: $3,538
- 2010: $2,007
Developing Climate Inclusive Potential Loss and Damage Assessment Methodology for Flood Hazards
Prof Mehmet Ulubasoglu, Dr Cahit Guven
- 2018: $2,594
- 2017: $4,242
- 2016: $5,177
- 2015: $9,599
Supervisions
Ana Marija Dabo
Thesis entitled: Essays in Land, Legal Systems and Economic Development
Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Economics
Nourin Shabnam
Thesis entitled: Essays on Early-Life Malnutrition and Adulthood Socioeconomic Outcomes: Bangladesh Evidence
Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Economics
Pablo Jimenez Ayora
Thesis entitled: Essays on Political and Development Economics
Doctor of Philosophy, School of Accounting, Economics & Finance
Rejaul Bakshi
Thesis entitled: Essays on Social Capital and Poverty in Bangladesh
Doctor of Philosophy, School of Accounting, Economics & Finance
MD Habibur Rahman
Thesis entitled: Essays on the Economics of Natural Disasters and Political Institutions
Doctor of Philosophy, School of Accounting, Economics & Finance
Anshu Mala Chandra
Thesis entitled: Foreign Direct Investment and the Stages of Sector Diversification
Doctor of Philosophy, School of Accounting, Economics & Finance
Mohammad Chowdhury
Thesis entitled: Exchange Rate Regime Choice: Some Determinants and Consequences
Doctor of Philosophy, School of Accounting, Economics & Finance
Xuan Trung Hoang
Thesis entitled: Dynamics of Poverty in Vietnam: 2002-2008
Doctor of Philosophy, School of Accounting, Economics & Finance
Thu Huong Nguyen
Thesis entitled: The Effects of China's Exports on World Trade
Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Economics
Lan Anh Tong
Thesis entitled: Three Essays on the Trade Effect of US Farm Subsidies
Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Economics
Sasi Iamsiraroj
Thesis entitled: A Comprehensive Analysis of Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth
Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Economics
Claudia Burgio-Ficca
Thesis entitled: Existence of Externalities from Investment in Higher Education
Master of Economics, School of Accounting, Economics & Finance