<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ali Emre Bilgic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore, Evolve, Empower: Knowledge Hub]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:03:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Greenwashing Detection: What Does a System Miss?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A company’s report can contain plenty of statements about sustainability. But finding an environmental claim and deciding whether it is supported by evidence are two different tasks. That distinction is at the centre of my research on greenwashing. Working with my mentor and co-author, Dr. Emre Atlıer Olca, I explored a question about automated analysis: when a rule-based system extracts environmental, social and governance (ESG) claims from corporate reports, what does it miss? A rule-based...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/greenwashing-detection-what-does-a-system-miss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6accafcff366caea5c00bc91</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:01:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine Days in Shenzhen, Four Days in Hong Kong]]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer, economics took me much further than a classroom. I travelled to Shenzhen, China, to represent Türkiye at the 2026 International Economics Olympiad, then spent four days exploring Hong Kong. My favourite part of the IEO was meeting students from 56 countries who shared my interest in economics. We came from different places, but we already had something to talk about. It was exciting to be around so many people my age who wanted to explore similar questions. I also became part of...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/nine-days-in-shenzhen-four-days-in-hong-kong</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6accaec9cfe7082380f034ec</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:57:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Lonely Londoners and the Economics of Belonging]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people talk about migration, the conversation often revolves around numbers: how many people move, where they come from, and how they affect the economy. Reading Sam Selvon's The Lonely Londoners reminded me that migration is also deeply personal. Behind every statistic is someone trying to build a new life while holding on to pieces of an old one. Published in 1956, the novel follows Caribbean immigrants who arrive in London during what later became known as the Windrush era. They come...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/the-lonely-londoners-and-the-economics-of-belonging</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7879f0421979b2d976fb9d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SMALL HABITS, BIG RESULTS]]></title><description><![CDATA[People often focus on big achievements. A championship trophy, a strong exam score, a completed research project, or a major milestone can easily attract attention. What usually stays invisible, however, is everything that happens before those moments. Most meaningful progress is not built through one extraordinary day. It grows through small actions repeated consistently over time. Basketball has taught me this lesson clearly. Improvement rarely arrives suddenly. Better shooting, stronger...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/small-habits-big-results</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a787a7a7e238b0b8ae335cc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHY I STARTED LISTENING TO STING]]></title><description><![CDATA[What surprised me most is that I cannot fully explain why. My generation has access to almost every type of music imaginable, and most trends move incredibly fast. Yet Sting’s music feels different. It does not try to impress immediately. It grows on you gradually. Songs like Englishman in New York, Fields of Gold, or Shape of My Heart carry something that feels both calm and thoughtful at the same time. The music creates atmosphere without demanding attention. Sometimes it becomes background...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/why-i-started-listening-to-sting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a784cfc421979b2d9769bfc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Basketball Becomes an Economy: Lessons from the EuroLeague Final Four]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 EuroLeague Final Four in Athens was more than a basketball event. As someone who has played basketball for years and follows European basketball closely, I naturally watched it through the eyes of a fan. But as I have become increasingly interested in economics, I found myself paying attention to something beyond the games themselves: the economic ecosystem surrounding modern sports. From airline tickets and hotels to sponsorship deals and broadcasting rights, major sporting events...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/when-basketball-becomes-an-economy-lessons-from-the-euroleague-final-four</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a772d817e238b0b8ae06631</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAY 19: WHY YOUTH WAS ENTRUSTED WITH THE FUTURE]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Türkiye, May 19 is far more than a national holiday. It marks a turning point in the country’s history and carries a message that continues to shape generations more than a century later. On May 19, 1919, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk arrived in Samsun, beginning what would eventually become the Turkish War of Independence. At a time when the country faced occupation, uncertainty, and enormous challenges, this moment represented something larger than military strategy. It symbolized belief. Belief...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/may-19-why-youth-was-entrusted-with-the-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7848d1b25256eb2f631132</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hidden Economics Behind Tennis Prize Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every spring, tennis fans focus on rankings, rivalries, and trophies. As clay season builds momentum and players prepare for one of the most demanding parts of the calendar, attention naturally turns toward performance. Who is improving? Who can handle pressure? Who will win the biggest titles? But behind every tournament trophy sits another fascinating story: economics. Professional tennis is not only a sport built on talent and discipline. It is also a global business ecosystem worth...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/the-hidden-economics-behind-tennis-prize-money</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a772d1c2dc76a37da4108b7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e22a98_50581a01fb724847aecb3469b7070979~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_702,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running for Something Bigger Than Myself]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Sunday, I’ll be running in the İş Bankası Half Marathon. It’s not just another race for me. It’s part of a journey that will continue in November, when I plan to run my first full marathon. But more importantly, I’m running for KAÇUV — Kanserli Çocuklara Umut Vakfı — an organization that supports children with cancer and their families throughout incredibly difficult times. When I was younger, I went through two surgeries myself. Still, I remember just enough of that time to understand...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/running-for-something-bigger-than-myself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7880391b163fc3edb31a1b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[War Economies, Uncertainty, and Everyday Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[When studying economics, it is easy to focus on models, data, and long-term trends. But during periods of global tension, economic behavior becomes much more immediate and personal. One of the clearest examples of this is the price of gold. In times of uncertainty, gold is often seen as a safe store of value. As geopolitical tensions increase, so does demand. This is something I have observed not only in global markets, but also in everyday conversations in Turkey. People follow gold prices...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/war-economies-uncertainty-and-everyday-decisions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a772cbc421979b2d9742b91</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Personal Finance Application]]></title><description><![CDATA[I built MicroBudgetCoach as a simple tool to make saving more practical and visible in everyday life. Indeed, this work connects to my app, MicroBudgetCoach, where I explore how small financial habits can be built in practice. While learning about economics and financial systems, I realized that most people understand the idea of saving, but struggle with applying it consistently. The problem is not knowledge, but habit. I wanted to create something that helps bridge that gap. The app focuses...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/a-personal-finance-application</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a788075256ef60443f9b62f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[London, A Surprise, and Unexpected Discoveries]]></title><description><![CDATA[In February, I traveled to London to surprise my sister for her birthday. It was a short trip, but it turned into something more meaningful than I expected. At the same time, I had a school assignment called Culture Mushroom, which required me to attend a cultural activity and reflect on it. Instead of choosing something obvious, I ended up visiting a place I hadn’t heard much about before: the The Wallace Collection.  Located in a historic townhouse, the museum felt very different from the...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/london-a-surprise-and-unexpected-discoveries</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a784dc87e238b0b8ae2d7b8</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e22a98_1caf67fd72a541ed84fe0676c19cf8e5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_425,h_319,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personal Growth Through Financial Literacy and Global Collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Personal growth, for me, has not been a single turning point but a gradual shift in perspective—moving from understanding systems to feeling responsible for how they affect others. My interest in economics initially began in an academic context. I was drawn to how systems function, how decisions are made, and how outcomes can be predicted. But over time, I started to notice a gap between theory and reality—particularly when it came to financial literacy. What is often discussed as a technical...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/personal-growth-through-financial-literacy-and-global-collaboration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a787ab41b163fc3edb30c89</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How High School Students Can Conduct Their Own Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research is often perceived as something reserved for university students or academics. In reality, high school students are in a uniquely strong position to conduct meaningful, original work—if they approach the process with structure and intent. At its core, research begins with curiosity. The most compelling projects do not start with a topic chosen for prestige, but with a question that feels genuinely worth answering. This could emerge from an academic interest, a real-world observation,...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/how-high-school-students-can-conduct-their-own-research</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a787e8c421979b2d97706db</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basketball, Setbacks, and Showing Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basketball has always been an important part of my life. It’s where I learned discipline, consistency, and how to be part of a team. Two weeks ago, I injured my thumb when the ball hit it the wrong way. Since then, I’ve been wearing a splint. I went back to practice yesterday, but I still couldn’t play. Today is one of the most important games of the season, and I won’t be on the court. Situations like this make you realize that not everything is in your control. You can prepare, train, and...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/basketball-setbacks-and-showing-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a784cc87e238b0b8ae2d5b2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Build Curriculums Around FL At An Early Age]]></title><description><![CDATA[This project focuses on making financial literacy more accessible and understandable for younger students. In collaboration with the Global Shapers Community – İzmir Hub, I worked with volunteers from different countries, including India and Thailand, to explore how financial education can be adapted across different cultural contexts. These discussions highlighted a common issue: while financial decisions shape everyday life, many students are never introduced to these concepts early enough....]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/how-to-build-curriculums-around-fl-at-an-early-age</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7880a22dc76a37da43e6d0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Olympics, Milan Stories, and the Economics Behind the Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before I was even born, my mom, dad, and sister lived in Milan for about 4 years. Growing up, I always listened to their stories about life there, the streets, the culture, the cafés, and the rhythm of the city. Even though I later visited Milan myself, I often caught myself thinking, I wish I had lived there with them. During the time they lived there, the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics took place. They attended both the opening and closing ceremonies and had the chance to watch several events...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/the-olympics-milan-stories-and-the-economics-behind-the-games</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a772c78421979b2d9742af5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemini, SAT Prep, and the Power of Free Resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past year, I have realized something important: access to information is no longer the main challenge. The real challenge is using that information wisely. As I prepare for the SAT, many of my friends ask me whether I am taking private tutoring or enrolling in expensive prep programs. The truth is, I believe free and accessible tools can be incredibly powerful if used strategically. Recently, I started using Gemini while studying. Instead of asking it for direct answers, I use it to...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/gemini-sat-prep-and-the-power-of-free-resources</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a787b7e2dc76a37da43d9c6</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Giresun to the All-Star Stage: What Alperen Şengün Represents]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Alperen Şengün was growing up in Giresun, he was not considered the typical prototype of a future NBA star. He was not the tallest kid at a young age, nor was he built like the traditional modern big man. But what he had was something harder to measure: feel for the game. Şengün began his professional career in Turkey at a young age. His breakout season came with Beşiktaş, where he won the Turkish League MVP award in 2021 at just 18 years old. That alone was historic. He dominated games...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/from-giresun-to-the-all-star-stage-what-alperen-%C5%9Feng%C3%BCn-represents</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a784c917e238b0b8ae2d52a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Subject Not Taught in School: Learning How to Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today I want to talk about something that isn’t on our weekly school timetable but probably has the biggest impact on our future: Self-directed learning.Over the past year, while diving into HarvardX courses or researching behavioral economics, I realized something important. The hardest part isn’t the complexity of the subject itself. The real challenge is figuring out how to manage your own brain when there’s no teacher standing over your shoulder telling you what to do or what to study for...]]></description><link>https://www.aliemrebilgic.com/post/the-best-subject-not-taught-in-school-learning-how-to-learn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a787ed07e238b0b8ae34070</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ali Emre Bilgic</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>