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.
US-Greece Economic Bulletin (Issue1)
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 [...]
The role of economic uncertainty in the investment and employment gap in the Greek economy
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, [...]
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 [...]
The contribution of the bilateral economic relations with Germany to the economy of Greece in 2024
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 [...]
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 ( Issue 1)
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 [...]
