e-Discussions IOBE 2020-2021

The Greek economy and the European context: (new) crisis and opportunities

In the framework of e-Discussions 2020-2021, the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research – IOBE organized on Tuesday 16 March, at 17.00 – 18.30 the seventh online public discussion:

"The effect of COVID-19 on the major economies of Europe: A year after"

How has the pandemic affected Europe's economies? Did high liquidity boost the German economy? What development is expected in public finances with the new Italian government? How is the UK moving after Brexit? Is Spain converging with the economies of the North? Will the EU Recovery Fund be effective and help the welfare state and employment? How does the European context affect the Greek economy?

Invited speakers:

Alexander Kritikos, Research director, German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), Berlin

Manos Matsaganis, Professor of Public Finance, Polytechnic University of Milan

Vicky Pryce, Senior Managing Director, Centre for Econοmics and Business Research, London

George Siotis, Associate Professor of Economics, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Moderator: Nikos Vettas, General Director, IOBE and Professor, Athens University of Economics and Business

Working language Greek

Watch the video of the event here.