Magomet Batchaev

Visiting Fullbright Scholar, Magomet Batchaev holds a Ph.D. in Economics from People’s Friendship University in Moscow, Russia.  Currently, Magomet is an Associate Professor of Economics at Karachay-Cherkessian State University, where he instructs in public finance, financial management, taxation, and various allied disciplines.  During his stay with the International Studies Program, Magomet will be researching taxes and economic growth in developed economies (with special emphasis on the U.S.) and its applicability to Russian Federation.

Born in Bishkek, capital of the former Soviet state Kyrgyzstan, Magomet very soon thereafter to the southern region of the Karachay-Cherkessian republic, also known as Circassia.  After attending primary and secondary school in Cherkessia, Magomet’s pursuit of higher education led him to Moscow, where in earned degrees in both economics and interpretation from the People’s Friendship University.  In 2003, Magomet returned to Circassia to continue his research and teach at Karachay-Cherkessian State University.

Dr. Batchaev will be with ISP and the Andrew Young School through the end of April, whereupon he will return to his job as associate professor of economics.