Nancy Roussia, Author at ΙΟΒΕ

The Economic and Social Impact of Papastratos SA in Greece: A Study marking the Company’s 95 Years of Presence in Greece

The Economic and Social Impact of Papastratos SA in Greece: A Study marking the Company’s 95 Years of Presence in Greece

Nancy Roussia2026-09-07T09:18:54+00:00

This study aims to analyze the nearly century-long history of Papastratos SA, with an emphasis on the economic and social dimensions of its development, in conjunction with the course and historical phases of the Greek economy and industry. Papastratos’ s economic impact on the Greek economy is broad and measurable: The company’s total contribution to GDP, including multiplier effects, was estimated at 0.42% of GDP for 2024. Exports account for 1% of total Greek exports in 2025, with a trend toward further growth. In terms of fiscal contribution, Papastratos is a stable pillar of public revenue. On average, tax [...]

The Economic and Social Impact of Papastratos SA in Greece: A Study marking the Company’s 95 Years of Presence in GreeceNancy Roussia2026-09-07T09:18:54+00:00

US-Greece Economic Bulletin (Issue1)

US-Greece Economic Bulletin (Issue1)

Nancy Roussia2026-09-04T11:43:12+00:00

The Bulletin, in collaboration with the American-Hellenic Chamber of Greece (AmCham Greece), provides systematic monitoring and analysis of Greek-U.S. economic relations and emerging business opportunities. It tracks key developments and prospects in bilateral trade, investment, and the broader economic environment, combining data and analysis that can support informed discussion, public dialogue, and evidence-based decision-making by businesses and policymakers. Each issue includes a special thematic section that analyzes specific aspects of bilateral economic relations. The first issue focuses on the analysis of new indicators of intensity and complementarity in bilateral trade and highlights product categories with the strongest prospects [...]

US-Greece Economic Bulletin (Issue1)Nancy Roussia2026-09-04T11:43:12+00:00

The role of economic uncertainty in the investment and employment gap in the Greek economy

The role of economic uncertainty in the investment and employment gap in the Greek economy

Nancy Roussia2026-07-24T07:17:07+00:00

Economic uncertainty acts as a deterrent to business decisions regarding investment and employment. Focusing on the Greek economy, which has experienced successive and prolonged crises, we find that uncertainty exerts a significant negative impact on economic activity, with the magnitude of this effect varying across sectors, firm size and measurement method. Using microdata from Business and Consumer Surveys (BCS), we construct new uncertainty indices for the Greek economy. These indices are positively correlated with existing measures, while also allowing for a more granular analysis of uncertainty at both the sectoral and firm levels. The macroeconometric analysis shows that [...]

The role of economic uncertainty in the investment and employment gap in the Greek economyNancy Roussia2026-07-24T07:17:07+00:00

Food and Beverages Industry. Facts & Figures 2025

Food and Beverages Industry. Facts & Figures 2025

Nancy Roussia2026-07-21T06:26:33+00:00

The study examines the sector’s contribution to the Greek economy, as well as recent developments in the food and beverage industry. The Food and Beverage Industry is the largest sector of the Greek manufacturing industry, with a turnover of €26.2 billion, and accounts for 27% of the total value added of the Greek manufacturing sector (€4.7 billion). At the same time, it is the largest employer in the manufacturing sector, with more than 162,000 direct employees. Exports of the industry have doubled over the past decade, reaching €7.4 billion in 2025 and accounting for 15% of total Greek exports. [...]

Food and Beverages Industry. Facts & Figures 2025Nancy Roussia2026-07-21T06:26:33+00:00

Bulletin on Private Debt in the Greek economy (Issue 2)

Bulletin on Private Debt in the Greek economy (Issue 2)

Nancy Roussia2026-06-30T15:54:58+00:00

The bulletin, in collaboration with CEPAL, offers a quarterly, descriptive assessment of global and domestic economic environment with emphasis on real estate market and private debt dynamics. It includes analysis of key macroeconomic indicators, such as GDP and its components, inflation developments and labor market trends. It also reviews fiscal performance, developments in the financial sector, and trends across selected sectors of the economy. A particular focus is placed on the real estate market and its interaction with private debt, drawing on data and analytical insights provided by ReDataset. Each issue features a special thematic section examining specific aspects [...]

Bulletin on Private Debt in the Greek economy (Issue 2)Nancy Roussia2026-06-30T15:54:58+00:00

Compensation cost indicators of long-term hospital insurance programmes for 2024

Compensation cost indicators of long-term hospital insurance programmes for 2024

Nancy Roussia2026-07-06T12:02:04+00:00

The scope of this study is to estimate indicators for monitoring the compensation cost of personal hospital insurance programmes. These indicators exclusively concern guaranteed renewable programmes. They measure the annual percentage changes of the average expenditure of the health insurance market as a whole. The study is based on data collected from 12 insurance portfolios. The analysis of the data shows that the loss incidence across the whole portfolio increased to 18.1% in 2024, from 16.9% in 2023. Meanwhile, the average compensation cost increased to €5,238, from €5,227 in 2023. The change in these two parameters led to [...]

Compensation cost indicators of long-term hospital insurance programmes for 2024Nancy Roussia2026-07-06T12:02:04+00:00

Audiovisual Production in Greece: Trends, Economic Contribution and Growth Prospects

Audiovisual Production in Greece: Trends, Economic Contribution and Growth Prospects

Nancy Roussia2026-06-24T06:53:38+00:00

Τhe audiovisual sector as a whole and, more specifically, the production of audiovisual works excluding TV and radio broadcasting activities have recorded strong growth in Greece over the past decade. In the latter segment, both enterprise turnover and employment more than doubled over the period 2013–2024, reaching €745 million and 12.7 thousand employees, respectively, in 2024. The domestic digital games industry is also showing signs of growth, although it remains at a relatively early stage compared with other European countries. Public funding, and particularly the cash rebate investment incentive, has played an important role in attracting investment and strengthening [...]

Audiovisual Production in Greece: Trends, Economic Contribution and Growth ProspectsNancy Roussia2026-06-24T06:53:38+00:00

Audiovisual Production in Greece: Trends, Economic Contribution and Growth Prospects

Audiovisual Production in Greece: Trends, Economic Contribution and Growth Prospects

Nancy Roussia2026-06-23T10:08:38+00:00

Τhe audiovisual sector as a whole and, more specifically, the production of audiovisual works excluding TV and radio broadcasting activities have recorded strong growth in Greece over the past decade. In the latter segment, both enterprise turnover and employment more than doubled over the period 2013–2024, reaching €745 million and 12.7 thousand employees, respectively, in 2024. The domestic digital games industry is also showing signs of growth, although it remains at a relatively early stage compared with other European countries. Public funding, and particularly the cash rebate investment incentive, has played an important role in attracting investment and strengthening [...]

Audiovisual Production in Greece: Trends, Economic Contribution and Growth ProspectsNancy Roussia2026-06-23T10:08:38+00:00

Report on social and economic trends across the Greek regions, Issue 2, November 2024

Report on social and economic trends across the Greek regions, Issue 2, November 2024

Nancy Roussia2026-06-11T07:12:39+00:00

The report, in the context of a collaboration between IOBE and the Regional Policy Observatory, aims to systematically monitor, highlight and interpret social and economic indicators across the regions of Greece. The report’s first issue focuses on the following themes: (a) demographics, (b) economic activity, (c) entrepreneurship, (d) financial sector, € labor market, (f) social services and inclusion, (g) culture and tourism, (h) environment and spatial planning. Among the key findings, there are opportunities for progress and convergence in a number of areas. Indicatively: (a) Population decline and ageing reflect a national challenge, which are partly related to [...]

Report on social and economic trends across the Greek regions, Issue 2, November 2024Nancy Roussia2026-06-11T07:12:39+00:00

The Multiple Dimensions of Inequality in Greece

The Multiple Dimensions of Inequality in Greece

Nancy Roussia2026-06-18T08:25:45+00:00

In recent years, following the debt crisis and alongside a general improvement in macroeconomic indicators, a decline in income inequality has also been observed in Greece, as recorded by the standard Gini index. However, numerous surveys based on households' subjective assessments paint a less satisfactory picture. As this contradiction between statistical improvement and perceptions warrants further investigation, this study utilizes microdata from the EU-SILC and aggregate data from Eurostat and other national and European sources to look beyond standard income inequality indicators, focusing on five interconnected areas: the labor market, education, health, long-term care, and housing. According to [...]

The Multiple Dimensions of Inequality in GreeceNancy Roussia2026-06-18T08:25:45+00:00

About Nancy Roussia

Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research

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About Nancy Roussia

Foundation for Economic & Industrial Research