On June 10, 11, 12, 15, and 16, bachelor’s thesis defenses were held at the Caucasus University School of Economics. A total of 71 students presented their theses before the committee.

The committee was composed of: Vano Benidze - Affiliated Professor; Azer Dilanchiev - Affiliated Professor; Maia Gonashvili - Affiliated Professor; Medea Zurabishvili - Affiliated Assistant Professor; Nika Chitishvili - Affiliated Assistant Professor; Teona Tavdishvili - Invited Lecturer; and Natia Gigauri - Invited Lecturer.

During the defenses, students presented a number of important, current, and challenging topics, including:

1. The Impact of Direct and Indirect Taxes on the Welfare of the Population in Georgia
2. Economic Challenges and Development Prospects of the Agricultural Sector
3. Changes in Interest Rates and Their Impact on Consumer Loans
4. The Impact of the Privatization Process on Improving the Quality of Services and the Economic Welfare of Society in Georgia
5. Problems Facing Small and Medium-Sized Businesses and Ways to Solve Them
6. The Impact of Decentralized Financial Mechanisms on the Commercial Banking Sector
7. Youth Employment Structure and Labor Market Demand in Georgia
8. Is the Use of General Taxation to Finance Government Subsidies in Georgia Economically and Ethically Justified?
9. Banking Sector Concentration and Access to Finance in Georgia
10. The Future Impact of Structural Migration on the Labor Force: The Case of Georgia
11. Taxation Mechanisms and Problematic Aspects of the Construction Sector in Georgia
12. The Impact of Tax Incentives on the Economy: The Case of Georgia
13. Gold Price Reaction to the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse in March 2023
14. What Determines Georgia’s Export Performance in 2018-2023?
15. Cryptocurrency Trading and Financial Fragility among Young Adults in Georgia
16. The Institutional Void of Equity: Qualifying the Triple Dissonance between Households, Firms, and the State in Georgia’s Bank-Centric Economy
17. The Impact of External Shocks on a Small Open Economy: Macroeconomic Resilience of Georgia since 2008
18. The Role of Remittances in the Economy: Georgia’s Experience
19. The Influence of Global Financial Shocks on Macroeconomic Stability in Georgia and Other Post-Soviet Countries
20. The Impact of Free Trade on Georgia’s Exports
21. The Impact of Remittances on Inflation and Economic Growth in Georgia: A Comparative Analysis Based on the Example of Other Countries
22. Inflation and Its Impact on the Real Income of the Population in Georgia
23. Consumer Savings in Georgia: Financial Decisions from the Perspective of Behavioral Economics
24. The Specific Features of Startup Ecosystem Development and Its Relationship with Economic Growth in Georgia
25. Digital Money and Monetary Sovereignty: A Comparative Analysis of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and Cryptocurrency as Legal Tender - Policy Design, Financial Stability, and Governance Implications
26. The Impact of the Perception of Luck on Individual Financial Decisions
27. The Impact of Financial Audit on the Economic Condition of Companies
28. Prospects for the Development of Georgia’s Foreign Trade and Its Impact on the Country’s Economy
29. The Impact of the Tax System on Economic Competitiveness
30. The Impact of Financial Inclusion on Income and Employment Dynamics in the Regions of Georgia
31. The Growth of the Share of Renewable Energy (HPP, Solar, Wind) and the Country’s Trade Balance
32. The Role of the Construction Sector in Georgia’s Economy and Its Impact on Economic Stability
33. Incentive Compatibility and Strategic Behavior: A Comparative Economic Analysis of Auction and Casino Game Mechanisms
34. The Impact of Dollarization on Banking Sector Stability in Georgia: Evidence from Large Banks, Small Banks, and Microfinance Institutions
35. Macroeconomic Effects of Financial Sanctions: The Case of Developing Countries
36. The Level of Financial Education and Its Impact on Farmers’ Economic Decisions in the Agricultural Sector: The Case of Georgia
37. The Impact of ERP Standards on Organizational Efficiency and Sustainable Economic Development
38. Digital and Agrotechnological Changes in Agriculture and Their Economic Effect in Georgia
39. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations and Their Impact on Economic Sustainability and the Business Environment: International Practice and Georgia’s Experience
40. Diversification of Central Bank Foreign Exchange Reserves: International Experience and Georgia’s Strategic Choice
41. The Securities Market Supervision Model in Georgia: The Role of the Central Bank and Institutional Challenges
42. Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Sector: The Costs of GPU-Based AI Infrastructure and Their Impact on Banks’ Operational Efficiency and Competitiveness - Case Study: TBC Bank
43. Credit Risk Management in the Banking and Non-Banking Sectors: Modern Challenges of Competition and Regulation
44. The Impact of the Tourism Sector on Economic Growth in Georgia
45. Inflation and Its Impact on Everyday Life
46. The Impact of Remittances on Georgia’s Economic Growth and Poverty Level
47. Aspects of Economic and Political Security in the Stable Development of a Country: Case Study of Georgia and Estonia
48. Remittances and Their Impact on the Economy
49. Interest Rates and Economic Decisions
50. Analysis of Foreign Direct Investment in Georgia’s Economic Growth
51. The Effectiveness of Unemployment Benefit Schemes during Economic Crises
52. The Impact of Trade Wars on Small Open Economies: Analysis and Prospects of Georgia’s Foreign Trade
53. The Impact of Institutional Trust on the Effectiveness of Central Bank Decisions
54. The Impact of Export Diversification on Economic Growth: International Practice and the Example of Georgia
55. The Impact of the Shadow Economy on Fiscal Revenues in Georgia: A Sectoral Analysis
56. The Impact of FinTech Transformation on the Development Dynamics and Strategies of the Banking Sector in Georgia
57. Transition from Cash Dependence to a Digital Economy: The Impact of Cashless Payments on Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in Georgia
58. State Intervention in the Market Economy and Its Impact on the Private Sector: An Analysis of Distribution Networks and Retail Trade in Georgia
59. The Role of Higher Education and Online Courses in Employer Hiring Decisions: Evidence from the Georgian Labor Market
60. The Impact of Car Re-Export on Georgia’s GDP Growth: The Role of Taxation and Its Effect on Car Prices and Consumer Choice
61. Structural Changes in Georgia’s Tourism Value Chain after the Pandemic
62. The Impact of Income Inequality on the Dynamics of Living Standards in Georgia
63. The Impact of FinTech on Traditional Financial Institutions in Georgia
64. Behavioral Economic Analysis of the Demand for Insurance and Its Specific Features in Georgia