Growth & Extroversion
Analyses concerning two central macroeconomic policy objectives, growth rates and the extroversion of the Greek economy. Includes policy proposals for sectors of tradable goods and services with a strong macroeconomic footprint and analyses of the connection with the European and global environment.
Productivity and Growth: Analysis of Trends and Sectors of the Greek Economy
The Greek economy is currently facing a structural productivity problem that limits its potential for sustainable growth and convergence with Europe. Despite the recovery of recent years, labor productivity in 2024 remains roughly at the 2000 level, while [...]
Bulletin on private debt in the Greek economy
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 [...]
Short Sea Shipping – Trends, challenges, and impact on the Greek economy
The study highlights the strategic importance of short sea shipping (SSS) for Greece, while at the same time pointing out major challenges, such as the ageing fleet, the stricter environmental requirements of the ‘Fit for 55’ package, [...]
The contribution of the bilateral economic relations with Germany to the economy of Greece in 2023
The study analyses the contribution to the Greek economy of the bilateral economic relations with Germany and to highlight the resilience of the German business community in Greece. The study updates the analysis of the trends in [...]
Ex-post evaluation of SURE programme
The ex-post evaluation of the European programme SURE (Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency) was carried out on behalf of the European Commission by an independent team of external experts, including the Foundation for Economic [...]
Report on the Greek Minimum Wage, 2025
In line with article 134C of the Greek Labor Code (Presidential decree 80/2022), in the context of public consultation, the Foundation for Economic and Industrial research (IOBE) has prepared a report evaluating the current level and system [...]
Manufacturing of maritime equipment. Trends, prospects, and contribution to the Greek economy
The study examines trends, prospects, and the contribution of Greek maritime equipment manufacturers to the economy. From 2014 to 2022, HEMEXPO companies achieved remarkable growth in turnover, exports, and employment. Their contribution to the Greek economy in 2022 [...]
Report on social and economic trends across the Greek regions, Issue 2, November 2024
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 [...]
Interventions for the sustainable development of Greek industry: Elaboration of proposals and impact assessment
Manufacturing is a critical sector for the Greek economy, with a significant contribution to GDP and a steady upward trend. However, its participation in key economic figures is still significantly below the EU27 average. In this context, [...]
Interim evaluation of the InvestEU Programme
The InvestEU interim evaluation report was carried out on behalf of the European Commission by an independent team of external experts, including the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE), under the coordination of the consultancy company [...]
