E-mail: eathan@kepe.gr

Tel: (+30) 210-3676 413

Fax: (+30) 210-3630122, (+30) 210-3611136

Address: Amerikis 11, Athens 10672, Greece

Curriculum Vitae

Academic Credentials

• PhD, University of Cambridge, UK (2002).

• MPhil in Economics, University of Cambridge, UK (1996).

• BSc in Economics (First Class Honours), University College London, UK (1995).

Professional Experience

• Research Fellow, Centre of Planning and Economic Research (KEPE) (3/2007-today).

• Visiting Lecturer, Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus(2/2004-8/2005).

• Investment Banking Associate, National Investment Bank for Industrial Development (ETEBA) & National Bank of   Greece (7-2000-7/2003)

Formal Classroom Assignments

• International Trade & International Investments. University of Piraeus (2/2004-8/2005).

Publications & Research Output

Refereed Articles in Journals

•  “Fiscal Policy and the Recession: The case of Greece” (2009), Intereconomics: Review of European Economic Policy, vol. 44, issue 6, pages 364-371.

• “Prospects of Household Borrowing in Greece and their Importance for Growth” (2007), South-Eastern Europe Journal of Economics, vol.5, pages 63-75.

Books, Monographs

• Europe and the International Economic Environment in 2005: Recent Developments and Outlook’ (2006), Reports, no. 45, KEPE. (Co-authored with St. Savva-Balfoussias, St. Karagiannis, A. Tsouma).

• De-industrialisation and Industrial Policies in Greece Post Second World War (2002). Ph.D. thesis, University of Cambridge, UK.

Contributions to KEPE Studies and Collaborations regarding Development Plans and related projects

• Developments in Greek Manufacturing: Productivity and Competitiveness of Sectors [In Greek: Εξελίξεις στην Ελληνική Μεταποίηση: Παραγωγικότητα και Ανταγωνιστικότητα Κλάδων] (2009). Author of the chapter ‘Recent Developments in Greek Manufacturing according to National Accounts Data’ (pp.8-34). Project Coordinator Dr. St. Savva-Balfoussias. Athens: Ministry of the Economy and Finance.

• The Macroeconomic Effects of the National Strategic Development Program [In Greek: Οι Μακροοικονομικές Επιπτώσεις του Εθνικού Στρατηγικού Προγράμματος Ανάπτυξης (ΕΣΠΑ)] (2006). In collaboration with St. Savva-Balfoussias, co-author of the chapter ‘The Evolution of the Long-term Determinants of Growth and their Empirical Investigation’ (pp. 37-57). Project Coordinator Dr. St. Savva-Balfoussias. Athens: Ministry of the Economy and Finance.

• The Impact of EU Structural Policies in Greece 1989-2006 [In Greek: Επιπτώσεις των Διαρθρωτικών Πολιτικών της ΕΕ στην Ελλάδα, 1989-2006] (2005) Author of the section ‘Support of the Private Business Sector’ (pp. 83-100). Project Coordinator Dr. St. Savva-Balfoussias. Athens: Ministry of the Economy and Finance. In Greek.

• The Greek 2004 Report on Competitiveness [In Greek: Ετήσια Έκθεση για την Ανταγωνιστικότητα 2004] (2005). Contributor to the sections referring to Foreign Direct Investment, Clusters and the Development Law. Project Coordinator Dr. S. Chandrinos. Athens: Ministry of Development.

Other Scholarly Publications

• “Greece: Weakening of a key growth driver” (2008), EUREN-News, no. 2.

• “External Transactions” [In Greek: “Εξωτερικές Συναλλαγές”] (2003-2006), Economic Perspectives, Issues nos. 4 to 11.

•  “The Development and Prospects of the International Economy” [In Greek: ‘Εξελίξεις και Προοπτικές στην Παγκόσμια Οικονομία’]. (2005), Economic Perspectives, Issue no.9. (Co-authored with St. Karagiannis, A. Tsouma).

• “Construction activity and Manufacturing”  [In Greek: “Κατασκευαστική Δραστηριότητα και Μεταποίηση”]. (2003), Economic Perspectives, Issue no.3.

Discussion Papers

• Fiscal Policy and the Recession: The case of Greece (KEPE Discussion Paper no. 103). Published in: Intereconomics: Review of European Economic Policy.

• Prospects of Household Borrowing in Greece and their Importance for Growth (KEPE Discussion Paper no. 84) Published in: South-Eastern Europe Journal of Economics.

Research in Progress

• Research on the effectiveness of the investment incentives provided by the Hellenic State to private investors through the so-called Investment Laws.

Participation in Professional Meetings and Conferences

• “ΑIECE General Report”, co-authoring and presentation of the Report in collaboration with St. Savva-Balfoussias, St. Karagiannis, A. Tsouma. Autumn meeting of the Association of European Conjuncture Institutes (AIECE), Brussels (November 2005).

Papers/Studies Submitted for Publication

• Greek Manufacturing: Developments and Prospects (with St. Savva-Balfoussias, J. N. Anastassakou, A. Koutroulis, S. Petros).

• Household borrowing and domestic demand.

Other Professional Activities

Assessor/Reviewer of Books - Monographs

• Centre for Planning & Economic Research

Referee for Professional Journals

• South-Eastern Europe Journal of Economics

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