2012

Making the internet thrive in Greece: Social and economic barriers

Making the internet thrive in Greece: Social and economic barriers

Artemis Tzatzou2026-01-12T10:07:33+00:00

In the last decade, the level of use of the Internet in Greece has risen dramatically. However, the country is still trailing in the OECD and EU rankings. This study was targeted at identifying and analyzing the critical factors that prevent the use of Internet services in Greece. The focus of the study was on the factors that impede the commercial and social use of the Internet and the limited growth of e-commerce, e-government and other services by and for individuals, businesses and the public sector in Greece, today. Study

Making the internet thrive in Greece: Social and economic barriersArtemis Tzatzou2026-01-12T10:07:33+00:00

Informal Employment in Greece

Informal Employment in Greece

Maria Kavvadia2026-01-08T10:21:19+00:00

The study examines the main reasons that contribute to the presence of informal employment in the economy. By using indirect methods it tries to identify the sectors of economic activity where informal employment is more prevalent.

Informal Employment in GreeceMaria Kavvadia2026-01-08T10:21:19+00:00

Financing the Εlectricity Sector Investments during the Economic Recession

Financing the Εlectricity Sector Investments during the Economic Recession

Nancy Roussia2026-01-22T11:07:52+00:00

The scope of the study was to examine the impact of the economic crisis on the riskiness of electricity sector investments and to outline instruments that provide additional funding for such investments. The study analysed the availability of debt and equity funding from the banking sector and the Greek stock exchange and presented national support instruments, cross-country mechanisms and EU funding schemes. The study also contained a set of policy suggestions on reducing the investment risk in the electricity sector.

Financing the Εlectricity Sector Investments during the Economic RecessionNancy Roussia2026-01-22T11:07:52+00:00

Tourism’s impact on the Greek Εconomy

Tourism’s impact on the Greek Εconomy

Artemis Tzatzou2026-01-27T11:07:24+00:00

The scope of the study was to emphasise the crucial importance of tourism for the economic and social development of the country. The study established the interrelations of the tourist sectors with other branches of the Greek economy through questionnaire survey with a sample of companies in the sector and estimated the direct, indirect and induced impact of tourism on GDP and employment in Greece. See the full study in Greek

Tourism’s impact on the Greek ΕconomyArtemis Tzatzou2026-01-27T11:07:24+00:00

Barriers to Commercial Utilization of Innovations in Greece

Barriers to Commercial Utilization of Innovations in Greece

Artemis Tzatzou2026-01-09T09:40:11+00:00

The study examined the barriers to commercial utilization of innovations in Greece. In this regard it made proposals of reform of the tax credits for R&D expenditure in the private sector.

Barriers to Commercial Utilization of Innovations in GreeceArtemis Tzatzou2026-01-09T09:40:11+00:00

Annual Report on the Electricity Industry

Annual Report on the Electricity Industry

Nancy Roussia2026-01-22T11:53:12+00:00

IOBE’s Electricity Sector Observatory conducts an annual survey on the performance of the electricity sector. It analyses the key trends in each segment of the electricity value chain – production, foreign trade, wholesale and retail markets. The study also includes a financial analysis, an overview of changes in the regulatory framework, a survey of technological developments and a short-term electricity demand forecast.

Annual Report on the Electricity IndustryNancy Roussia2026-01-22T11:53:12+00:00

The Macroeconomic Effects from the Utilisation of Private Property Owned by the Greek State

The Macroeconomic Effects from the Utilisation of Private Property Owned by the Greek State

Artemis Tzatzou2026-01-08T10:35:34+00:00

This study aimed at a quantitative assessment of the macroeconomic impact from the utilisation of the private property owned by the state. The assessment was performed using the multinational general equilibrium model GIMF. The study highlighted the importance of the privatisation programme for the fiscal and growth performance of the Greek economy.

The Macroeconomic Effects from the Utilisation of Private Property Owned by the Greek StateArtemis Tzatzou2026-01-08T10:35:34+00:00

R&D tax incentives in Greece

R&D tax incentives in Greece

Artemis Tzatzou2026-01-13T13:12:53+00:00

This study aimed at analysing the effectiveness of the R&D tax incentives used in Greece. Τhe research team examined the number, the sector and the type of companies that were using those incentives. Finally, a policy proposal for a new approach that could be more effective in increasing the R&D undertaken in Greece, is provided. See the full study in Greek

R&D tax incentives in GreeceArtemis Tzatzou2026-01-13T13:12:53+00:00

Annual Report for the Automotive Industry

Annual Report for the Automotive Industry

Nancy Roussia2012-03-20T11:17:08+00:00

The annual report monitors the trends of the domestic and international vehicles (auto & moto) market emphasizing on the analysis of structural characteristics of the sector, on the sectoral trends and finally on the market prospects for the immediate future. The study uses secondary sources, analyzing the official statistical market data (ELSTAT, AMVIR,EU, OICA, OECD etc) together with reports conducted by ACEA, VDA and JAMA. Moreover the survey conducted among the firms operating in the Greek territory provides useful qualitative and quantitative data of the market.

Annual Report for the Automotive IndustryNancy Roussia2012-03-20T11:17:08+00:00

Improving the Internship Scheme in the Educational Sector

Improving the Internship Scheme in the Educational Sector

Artemis Tzatzou2026-01-12T10:13:38+00:00

In Greece, there are different state regulations about internship during studies in each educational level. The regulations are explained in the first chapter of the survey. Internship regulations as well as best practices from other European countries are cited next. Proposals for the improvement of Greece’s regulations are made, based mainly on them. Taking into account the fiscal consolidation process and potential financing limitations in the future from the EU Structural Funds, alternative financing opportunities are traced. The study ends by highlighting branches of economic activity with the best growth prospects in the near future and with high demand for [...]

Improving the Internship Scheme in the Educational SectorArtemis Tzatzou2026-01-12T10:13:38+00:00

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