Belgin Akçay is a Professor in the Department of Economic Policy at Ankara University. She holds a BA degree in Economics from 9 Eylul University and received a MBA degree in Economics from Ankara University. Also, she, who got the techinical scholarship from British Council, received a MBA degree in Economics Development from Leicester University, United Kingdom. She obtained Ph.D from Gazi University. She was a Post-Doctoral Research fellow at Pennsylvania State University, U.S.A during 2000-2002. In addition to her academic experience, she has worked in different positions at government. She holds Jean Monnet Chair of EU economic integration at Ankara University.