Gürcan Zeren Gülersoy

About Me

I am a PhD candidate in Economics at King’s College London.

My research focuses on the role of large firms in the transmission of shocks and spillovers within production networks. Using novel firm-level input-output data, I study how disruptions spread through the economy, with the aim of providing valuable insights for economic policy.

Before joining King’s, I worked as a policy analyst at the OECD and as a research associate at INSEAD. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Political Sciences with a regional focus on the Middle East and the Mediterranean, and a master’s degree in Economics and Public Policy, both from Sciences Po Paris.

My primary research interests include public, urban, and input-output economics, with a particular focus on trade, where I use microdata to support evidence-based policymaking.

Outside research, sailing is one of my longest-standing passions. I’m a sailor registered to the French (FFV), Turkish (TYF) and international (ISAF/WS) sailing federations. I’ve raced in and worked as an instructor for both dinghies and yachts.

My current research interests lie in the dynamics of shock transmission and spillovers within the Turkish production network, with a particular focus on the pivotal role of large firms.

My doctoral thesis, structured into three comprehensive essays, delves into supply chain, financial and regulatory, and technological and informational shocks.

A key innovation of my research is the development of a monthly firm-level input-output matrix for Turkey, offering unprecedented granularity in tracing goods and services flows among industries.

This bottom-up approach not only enriches existing literature but also provides valuable insights for policymakers, emphasizing the necessity of tailored strategies to enhance economic resilience and stability.