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Can Dogan

Associate Professor

Economics, Dept of

Address:

Kyle Hall 0271
Box 6952

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Biography

Hello! I am Can Dogan (pronounced “John Doan”). I am an Associate Professor of Economics and a Special Sworn Status Researcher at the Center for Economic Studies at the U.S. Census Bureau. I also serve on the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Joint Advisory Board of Economists (JABE). My research fields include Industrial Organization, International Economics, and Business Analytics/Forecasting. My background in engineering grounds my economic perspective in technical and analytical rigor. I have a wide range of publications in highly regarded journals, including Management Science, Journal of Productivity Analysis, Economics of Innovation and New Technology, Telematics and Informatics, Review of International Economics, and International Review of Economics & Finance. My recent research explores how the rise of AI is reshaping the business ecosystem, particularly how it influences the characteristics of startups, using data from Business Formation Statistics. I also examine the impact of tariffs on domestic industry outcomes, as well as new business applications and formations.

I genuinely enjoy spending time with my students, discussing current issues, exchanging ideas, and learning together. If you're taking my class, be prepared for lively, thought-provoking discussions. I believe every student has unique potential, and I take pride in helping to activate and nurture that. My goal is to challenge students, spark their curiosity, and show them how deeply relevant Economics is to their everyday lives. 

Outside the classroom, I’m married with three children and enjoy spending time with my family—especially in outdoor settings. I have a fondness for fishing, even if I don’t catch much, and I enjoy solving math puzzles and brain teasers in my spare time. I used to play soccer regularly, but these days I’m more of a fan, especially of European leagues. 

I firmly believe that education and open communication are key to improving lives and strengthening communities. I’m actively involved in community-focused initiatives and serve on several non-profit boards. Before moving to Virginia, I served as a Board Member of the Houston Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce and the YMCA International. I am also a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum, Houston Chapter. 

Education

Ph.D. in Economics, University of Houston, Houston, TX  
M.A. in Economics, University of Houston, Houston, TX  
B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Bogazici University, Istanbul 

Courses Taught

ECON 105, Principles of Macroeconomics 
ECON 106, Principles of Microeconomics  
ECON 207, Mathematical Economics 
ECON 306, Intermediate Microeconomic Theory 
ECON 694, Business Forecasting  

Publications- Journals

Kormylo, C., Adjerid, I., Ball, S., & Dogan, C. (2025). Till Tech Do Us Part: Betrayal Aversion and Its Role in Algorithm Use. Management Science.  

Dogan, C., Hattapoglu, M., & Hoxha, I. (2023). Short-run effects of hurricanes on the housing markets: evidence from Florida. International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 16(4), 672-692.  

Dogan, C., & Topuz, J. C. (2020). Real effects of real estate: evidence from unemployment rates. Studies in Economics and Finance, 37(4), 605-623. 

Dogan, C., & Akay, G. H. (2019). The role of labor endowments on industry output in the short run: Evidence from US industries. International Review of Economics & Finance, 60, 281-291. 

Bulut, L., & Dogan, C. (2018). Google Trends and Structural Exchange Rate Models for Turkish Lira–US Dollar Exchange Rate. Review of Middle East Economics and Finance, 14(2). 

Dogan, C., & Akay, G. H. (2016). Multi-sector specific factors model with two mobile factors. International Review of Economics & Finance, 46, 136-147. 

Akay, G. H., & Dogan, C. (2013). The effect of labor supply changes on output: empirical evidence from US industries. Journal of Productivity Analysis, 39, 123-130. 

Ruffin, R. J., & Dogan, C. (2012). Marshall's Scissors: The Gains and Losses from Trade. Review of International Economics, 20(1), 46-58. 

Dinlersoz, E., & Dogan, C. (2010). Tariffs versus anti-dumping duties. International Review of Economics & Finance, 19(3), 436-451. 

Faizi, W. A., Kim, D., Dogan, C., Park, S., & Kim, J. (2026). Mapping workforce reskilling urgency in the age of AI: Occupational and geographic patterns across the united states. Telematics and Informatics, 102445.

Dogan, C., & Hoxha, I. (2026). From tariffs to roofs: the spillover effects of trade policy on housing markets. International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, 1-18.

Dinlersoz, E., Dogan, C., & Zolas, N. (2026). Starting up AI. Economics of Innovation and New Technology, 1-30.

Honors and Awards

Davis College 2024–25 Excellence in Teaching Award 

VIVA Course Redesign Grant: “Making Free Textbook Adoption Easier with Minimum Compromise in Quality.” with Eftila Tanellari, 2020 

Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning: “AI Across the University: Teaching Modules for Critical Engagement”, with S. Nizamani, H. Dogan, A. Scott, T. Gardner, A.Shah, November 2025.

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