Professor Eteri Kharaishvili's expertise, experience and research approaches span academic theory and practical application. 1. Areas of expertise Agriculture and agribusiness: the structure of Georgian agricultural markets, food security and the competitiveness of local production. Microeconomic analysis: small and medium-sized enterprise behavior, farm efficiency and value-chain optimization. Regional development and agritourism: links between agriculture and tourism, and models for creating alternative income and jobs in the regions. 2. Academic and practical experience Many years of teaching, leadership of the Microeconomics Department at Tbilisi State University's Faculty of Economics and Business, and mentoring students and doctoral researchers. Participation in and leadership of research projects funded by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation and international donors. Author of over 200 research papers, textbooks and monographs published locally and in international peer-reviewed journals with high impact factors. Expert consultations and active participation in agricultural policy and rural development strategies. 3. Research and methodology Systematic and situational analysis: examining issues in relation to macroeconomic policy, global challenges and regional characteristics. Empirical research: theoretical models grounded in primary data, farmer surveys, market monitoring and statistical analysis. Innovation: a focus on introducing technological innovation into agribusiness. Policy recommendations: practical research outcomes with specific recommendations for public institutions and businesses.
Economics
10+ Doctor of Economic Sciences, professor at Tbilisi State University and head of the Microeconomics Department. Author of over 200 research papers, including six monographs, numerous textbooks and lecture courses.