MERİH CELASUN MEMORIAL EVENTS
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TEPAV inaugurated the 'Merih Celasun Memorial Day' with events on Turkish economy in commemoration of highly respected scientist Prof. Merih Celasun. Merih Celasun dedicated his life to provide solutions to the structural problems of Turkish economy. He started his professional career at the State Planning Organization and had a professor position in the Middle East Technical University and later Bilkent University. A highly respected Turkish intellectual, Mr Celasun has become the reference person for international circles who want to learn about Turkish economy. | 
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He has been a role model to generations of Turkish economists with both his studies and his personality. Mr Celasun deceased in 2004. TEPAV organizes Merih Celasun Memorial Lectures to commemorate Prof. Celasun. Paralel to his life-long challenge, these events focus on overcoming the structural challenges of Turkish economy and host prominent international academics as keynote speakers.
Starting in 2011, TEPAV will also grant Merih Celasun Award that will be given to academic research on Turkish economy. | |
TEPAV|December 2010
