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Serra Kirsch

Research Analyst

For media inquiries, please contact cinamon@csinstituteus.org

Serra recently earned a Master of Science in Economics from Portland State University, where she I specialized in empirical macroeconomics and international finance. Before that, she I spent two years conducting research in health economics, focusing on the impact of tobacco control policies. she I completed my undergraduate education in Industrial Engineering and Economics in Istanbul, Turkey. 

Growing up in Istanbul, she I developed a strong interest in working on emerging market economies. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing and scuba diving. 

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Jobs & Our Economy
Inflation in the Pacific Region - May 2025

Inflation in the Pacific region rose 2.7% year-over-year in May, continuing to outpace the national average of 2.35%. The sharpest increases were seen in Food, Medical Care, Services, and Housing, while Ene

Housing & Our Community
Oregon's Housing Shortage: Demographics, Regional Disparities, and Policy Responses

Oregon is facing a deepening housing crisis, driven by decades of underbuilding, rising household formation, and a rapidly aging population.

Jobs & Our Economy
Oregon Jobs and Labor Force – April 2025 Update

Oregon’s labor market added 1,200 jobs in April 2025, with gains concentrated in leisure and hospitality and professional services. This month's report includes significant downward revisions to late-2024 j

Jobs & Our Economy
Independent Contractors and Employees

Oregon’s Senate Bill 1166 proposes significant changes to the way rideshare drivers are classified, shifting most from independent contractors to employees. This reclassification would entitle drivers to a