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ABOUT KEPE

KEPE is the largest economic research institute in Greece and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Regional Development, and Competitiveness. Its activities are focused on applied research concerning the Greek economy, on the study of economic conjuncture and on the provision of advisory services to the government on issues of economic analysis and policy.

Research work at KEPE falls under four main areas: (a) Macroeconomic Developments and Perspectives, (b) Public Sector Economics, (c) Labor Market and Human Resources and (d) Markets, Competitiveness and  Development. Research projects in these areas cover a broad range of issues concerning the Greek economy and are selected in response to new needs.

KEPE's main research output consists of its publications, which exceed 650 since its establishment and are organised under the following main series:

Studies. Original research monographs investigating specific economic issues through the application of modern analytical methods.

Reports. Research monographs analysing in a systematic manner economic issues on a sectoral, regional and/or national basis.

Discussion Papers. Papers on ongoing research projects.

Research collaborations. Research projects prepared in cooperation with other research institutes.

Greek Economic Outlook. A four-monthly review of the economic conjuncture.

Apart from the above publications, KEPE has been very active in the production of unpublished studies, reports and position papers assigned by ministries or other authorities and aimed at supporting economic policy decisions.

KEPE runs a specialised research Library, with a rich collection of Greek and foreign-language scientific books and journals in the social sciences, focusing on economics. The Library's important contribution to the support of economic research in Greece is widely recognized.

KEPE is in a contact with similar foreign institutions, exchanging publications, views and information on current economic developments and research methods.