CHAIR OF THEORY OF ECONOMICS

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Head of the Chair, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor Mushegh Hakobyan

History, Operations

The Chair of Theory of Economics had its unique role and significance in the establishment and development of ASUE, and it was called the "Alma Mater" Chair. The history of the Chair of Theory of Economics dates back to 1930, when the Chair of "Political Economy" was established in the first University of Economics of Armenia, the Cooperative Institute of Economics. Since 1975, the Chair has continued its operations at the Yerevan Institute of National Economy. In 1991, it was renamed to the Chair of the "Theory of Economics".

Prominent scientists in the field of economics, highly educated and prominent professors have exerted all their efforts and energy to educate economists for decades, thus contributing to the establishment and development of the Chair.

Heads of the Chair

  • Doctor of Economics, Professor F. Mayilyan (2017-2023)
  • Doctor of Economics, Professor H. Aghajanyan (2012-2017)
  • Doctor of Economics, Professor G. Kirakosyan (1989-1991), (2006-2011)
  • Ph.D. in Economics, Associate Professor V. Ordukhanyan (1998-2006)
  • Ph.D. in Economics, Professor I.Khlghatyan (1992-1998)
  • Doctor of Economics, Professor G. Harutyunyan (1988-1989)
  • Doctor of Economics, Professor N. Manaseryan (1982-1987)
  • Ph.D. in Economics, Professor H. Hovakimyan (1975-1982)
  • Doctor of Economics, Professor S. Badalyan (1971-1977)

Profession, specialization

Bachelor’s degree program

  • Economics

Master's degree program

  • Theory of economics
  • Innovation Economics

Subjects taught

The Chair specializes in several dozen subjects, but the university subjects are as follows:

  • Introduction to microeconomics
  • Introduction to macroeconomics
  • Macroeconomics-1

Scientific research activities

The research topic of the chair is "Theoretical and methodological issues of RA economic development in the context of modern challenges". Staff of the chair publishes around 30 scientific works annually.

Staff of the Chair

1. Mushegh Hakobyan - Department Head, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
2. Hovsep Aghajanyan - Doctor of Economics, Professor
3. Firuza Mayilyan - Doctor of Economics, Professor
4. Mikhayil Tavadzyan - PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
5. Atom Vardanyan - PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
6. Atom Margaryan - Professor, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
7. Vahe Bulanikyan - PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
8. Arsen Petrosyan - PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
9. Vardan Vlasyan - PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
10. Ruzanna Armenakyan - PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
11. Liana Hakobyan - PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
12. Tatevik Mkrtchyan - PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
13. Ruzanna Mangasaryan - PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
14. Liana Khachatryan - PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
15. Samvel Grigoryan - Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor
16. Gayane Khanumyan - PhD in Economics, Lecturer
17. Lilit Baghdasaryan - PhD in Economics, Lecturer
18. Margarita Yeghiazaryan - PhD in Economics, Associate Professor
19. Gohar Nazaryan - Lecturer
20. Liana Isayan – Assistant Lecturer
21. Taguhi Mikayelyan – Assistant Lecturer
22. Armine Aloyan – Assistant Lecturer
23. Firdus Baghdasaryan – Assistant Lecturer
24. Haykanush Yeghoyan - Senior Laboratory Assistant

Address: Chair of Theory of Economics, ASUE, Nalbandyan str. 128, Yerevan, 0025, Armenia
Tel: (+37410) 593-420
Email: economics@asue.am