Dr. Gokcekus is a professor of international economics and development at Seton Hall University. His research explores how institutions, markets, and information shape economic outcomes: from trade policies and public sector governance to corruption, foreign aid, and the world of wine.

He has published widely in leading journals and authored books on corruption, governance, and economic development. In the field of wine economics, he studies how expert ratings, regional classifications, and social influence affect wine markets, prices, and consumer behavior.

Beyond academia, Dr. Gokcekus has worked as a consultant for the World Bank on public sector reform projects in over a dozen countries and served as a senior economic advisor to the president of Northern Cyprus, bringing practical experience to his research.

His work bridges rigorous economic analysis and real-world policy, helping both scholars and practitioners understand how incentives, information, and institutions drive decisions in markets and governments.