Serra recently earned a Master of Science in Economics from Portland State University, where she specialized in empirical macroeconomics and international finance. Before that, she spent two years conducting research in health economics, focusing on the impact of tobacco control policies. She completed her undergraduate education in Industrial Engineering and Economics in Istanbul, Turkey.
Growing up in Istanbul, she developed a strong interest in working on emerging market economies. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing and scuba diving.
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Oregon’s Livestock, Hunting, and Fishing Economy
Oregon’s livestock, hunting, and fishing sectors contribute to the state’s rural economies, natural-resource industries, and food system. Their economic footprint…
Oregon Jobs and Labor Force Update – July 2026
Oregon Labor Market Softens as Payrolls Decline in July Oregon’s labor market weakened in July, with total nonfarm payroll employment falling…
Inflation in the Pacific – July 2026
All of the data discussed in this report come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI)…
Oregon’s Growth Gap
OREGON’S GROWTH GAP: WHAT SLOWER ECONOMIC GROWTH MEANS FOR JOBS, WAGES, AND PUBLIC REVENUE Introduction During the post WWII period,…