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UNIVERSITY OF PIRAEUS

CURRICULUM VITAE

PROF. EL. I. THALASSINOS

EUROPEAN CHAIR JEAN MONNET

GENERAL EDITOR, EUROPEAN RESEARCH STUDIES JOURNAL

EDUCATION - PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - OTHER ACTIVITIES - PARTICIPATION IN

RESEARCH PROJECTS- SCIENTIFIC STUDIES

PIRAEUS, GREECE, 2010

Prof. E. I. Thalassinos, Chair Jean Monnet

CURRICULUM VITAE

Family name : Thalassinos

First name : Eleftherios

Date of birth : August 1954

Nationality : Greek

Civil status : Married (two children)

Home Address: 2, Narkissou 145 69 Anixis, Greece

Tel. (+30210) 6218003, fax (+30210) 6218009

Work Address: University of Piraeus, Department of Maritime Studies

40, Karaoli & Dimitriou Str., 185 34 Piraeus, Greece

Tel. (+30210) 4142543 / 4142525 / 4142526, fax (+30210) 4142572

e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected];

1. Education

Institution: University of Illinois, Chicago, USADate: from (month/year)

to (month/year)

09/1979

06/1983Degree(s) or Diploma(s)

obtained:

Ph.D. in Economics

Major : Quantitative Methods and Econometrics

Minor : International Economics

Institution: De-Paul University, Chicago, USADate: from (month/year)

to (month/year)

12/1976


obtained:

M.B.A. Master in Business Administration

Major : International Business and Finance

Institution: University of Athens, Athens, GREECEDate: from (month/year)

to (month/year)

09/1972


obtained:

Bachelor of Arts

Major : Economics

2. Special skills:

Institution:University of California, Berkeley, USA

“Advanced Management Program for Bankers” 1999

Institution:Bankers Trust, N.Y., USA

“Global Institutional Services” 1998

3. Language skills: (Mark 1 to 5 for competence)

Language Reading Speaking WritingGreek 5 5 5English 5 5 5French 3 2 3

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mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


4. Membership in Professional Bodies:

• American Economic Association

• Eastern Economic Association

• European Economic Association

• Econometric Society

• Illinois Economic Association

• Midwest Economic Association

• Hellenic Union of Economic Sciences

• Hellenic Scientific Union on Environmental Protection

• Hellenic Statistical Institute

• Hellenic Econometric Institute

• Economic Chamber of Greece

• Hellenic Finance and Accounting Association

• European Chair Jean Monnet Society

5. Present Position:

• Professor, University of Piraeus, Department of Maritime Studies

• Director of Graduate Studies, University of Piraeus, Department of Maritime Studies

• European Chair Jean Monnet, European Teaching Module

• General Editor and Publisher, European Research Studies Journal

6. Years within the Firm:

• University of Piraeus: 1983-today

• European Chair Jean Monnet: 1997/0168 European Teaching Module: 1992/503

• ERSJ: 1998-today

7. Academic Positions

A. GREEK UNIVERSITIES, INSTITUTES

Date: from / to 1996 - todayLocation: Athens, GreeceInstitution: University of Piraeus, Department of Maritime Studies

Position:Professor, Department Chairman 1998-2000, 2002-2004, 2004-2006.

Director of Graduate Studies 2003-2005, 2005-2008, 2009-today.

Date: from / to 1992 - 1996Location: Athens, GreeceInstitution: University of Piraeus, Department of Maritime StudiesPosition: Associate Professor

Date: from / to 1988 - 1992Location: Athens, GreeceInstitution: University of Piraeus, Department of EconomicsPosition: Assistant Professor

Date: from / to 1986 - 1988

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Location: Athens, GreeceInstitution: University of Piraeus, Department of EconomicsPosition: Lecturer

Date: from / to 1984 - 1986Location: Athens, GreeceInstitution: University of Piraeus, Department of EconomicsPosition: Special Instructor

Date: from / to 1990 - 1999Location: Athens, GreeceInstitution: Panteion University Position: Visiting Professor, Postgraduate Institute on Regional Development

Date: from / to 1990 - 1993Location: Athens, GreeceInstitution: National School of Public Administration (ESDD)Position: Instructor, Postgraduate Program on Public Policy Analysis

Date: from / to 1984 - 1998Location: Athens, GreeceInstitution: Hellenic Productivity Center (ELKEPA)Position: Coordinator, Participation in Postgraduate Seminars for Businessmen

Date: from / to 1988 - 1998Location: Athens, GreeceInstitution: Hellenic Statistical Institute (ESI)Position: Coordinator, Participation in Postgraduate Seminars

B. FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES, INSTITUTES

Date: from / to 1992-today Location: Antwerp, BelgiumInstitution: University of AntwerpPosition: Visiting Professor at “JEAN MONNET” Program

Postgraduate Course on Business Administration,

Seminars : European Trade and Policy (European Module 92/503)

European Industry (European Chair Jean Monnet 97/0168)

Date: from / to 1980 - 1983Location: Chicago, USAInstitution: University of Illinois at ChicagoPosition: Lecturer, Department of Economics and Department of Quantitative Methods

Date: from / to 1979 - 1980Location: Chicago, USAInstitution: University of Illinois at ChicagoPosition: Scientific Researcher, Department of Economics

Date: from / to 1979 - 1983Location: Chicago, USAInstitution: Chicago State UniversityPosition: Lecturer, Department of Economics and Political Sciences

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Date: from / to 1982 - 1983Location: Chicago, USAInstitution: Roosevelt UniversityPosition: Lecturer (part-time), Department of Economic Sciences

Date: from / to 1977 - 1979Location: Chicago, USAInstitution: De-Paul UniversityPosition: Teaching Assistant, Postgraduate Program in Business Administration

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8. Professional Experience Record:

Date: from (month/year) to

(month/year):

01/2002

02/2003Location: Athens, GreeceCompany: Foreign Policy Magazine, Edited by the Carnegie Endowment for International

Peace Washington D.C. Position: General Editor and PublisherDescription: Responsible person for the Greek Edition


(month/year):

01/1998

todayLocation: Athens, GreeceCompany: European Research Studies Journal, Indexing by AEA in e. JEL, EconLit and

JEL, EBSCO, SSRN and other Date BasesPosition: General Editor and PublisherDescription: All Publishing Duties


(month/year):

03/2001

03/2002Location: Athens, GreeceCompany: ATE FINANCE S.A.Position: Chairman of the Board and Managing DirectorDescription: Responsible for the Short and Long Term Growth Strategy of the Company with

all management duties


(month/year):

12/1997

09/2000Location: Athens, GreeceCompany: Piraeus BankPosition: Counselor, International BankingDescription: Responsible for the International Relations of the Bank, the

Correspondants, the International Participations and the Growth Strategy of the

Bank


(month/year):

06/1992

12/1997Location: Athens, GreeceCompany: Piraeus BankPosition: Head of Strategic Planning UnitDescription: Responsible for the Long Term Growth Strategy of the Bank.

Spokesman for Cooperation with other European Entities


(month/year):

09/1990

06/1992


(month/year):

06/1999

03/2001Location: Athens, GreeceCompany: Agro Securities S.A.Position: Chairman of the BoardDescription: Responsible for the Long Term Growth Strategy of the Company

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Location: Αthens, GreeceCompany: Greek Shipyard of Skaramanga S.APosition: External AdvisorDescription: Coordinator for the Modernization Program of the Shipyards.

Coordinator for the Investment Program for Funding from the EU


(month/year):

09/1990

06/1992Location: Athens, GreeceCompany: Intertrust Mutual Funds S.APosition: External AdvisorDescription: Responsible for Evaluating Portfolios and Investment Projects


(month/year):

06/1988

09/1990Location: Athens, GreeceCompany: Hellenic Industrial Development Bank S.A. (ETBA A.E.)Position: Counselor to the GovernorDescription: Advising the Governor on Investment Plans, Investment Loans and Coordinating

Research Projects


(month/year):

06/1986

06/1988Location: Athens, GreeceCompany: Bank of Greece, Price Research CouncilPosition: General DirectorDescription: Full Responsibility of the Research Unit of the Bank for the Over-Under

Invoicing of Exports and Imports


(month/year):

10/1985

06/1986Location: Athens, GreeceCompany: Ministry of CommercePosition: Counselor to the MinisterDescription: Advising the Minister on International Trade Matters, Pricing Policy, etc.

Coordinator for the Modernization Program of the Athens Stock Exchange


(month/year):

08/1984

10/1985Location: Athens, GreeceCompany: Ministry of National EconomyPosition: Special AdvisorDescription: Advising on Budgeting Investments and Problems of Balance of Payments

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9. Current Research Interests

• Statistics and Econometrics

• Macroeconomics

• European Integration

• European Monetary System

• Quantitative Analysis

• Econometric Forecasting

• Development and Prospective of the European Banking Sector

• Energy Sector in Europe

• Productivity and Effectiveness of Businesses and Organizations in Europe

10. Participations in Board of Directors

1998 - Today: Chairman, ISMA S.A., a Non Profit, Non Governmental Organization

2001 - 2002: Chairman, ATE FINANCE S.A.

1999 - 2001: Chairman, Agro Securities S.A.

1993 - 2000: Chairman, Certified Public Accountants of Greece (SOL)

1994 - 2000: Board of Directors, Piraeus Finance S.A.

1994 - 1996: Board of Directors, ETEKA S.A.

1994 - 1996: Board of Directors, UNIGOLD S.A.

1993 - 1995: Board of Directors, Public Power Company of Greece (DEH)

1993 - 1995: Board of Directors, MAVE S.A.

1989 - 1990: Board of Directors, Certified Public Accountants of Greece (SOL)

1988 - 1990: Board of Directors, AEVAL S.A.

1988 - 1990: Board of Directors, ALPHA S.A.

11. Distinctions

• 2010: International Conference on Applied Business & Economics, Chairman

• 2009: International Journal of Computational Economics and Econometrics, Editorial Board Member

• 2009: International Journal of Economics and Business Research, Editorial Board Member

• 2009: International Journal of Trade in Services, Editorial Board Member




• 2005: Statistical Review, Journal of the Greek Statistical Association, Advisory Board Member

• 2002: Journal of Global Optimization, Editorial Board Member

• 2002 - 2003: General Editor and Publisher, Foreign Policy Magazine

• 2002: Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the “International Conference on Financial Engineering, e-

Commerce, Supply Chain and Strategies of Development, F.E.E.S-2002”, Piraeus, Greece.

• 1999: Member of the New York Academy of Sciences

• 1999: Included in the Edition “Man of the Year 1999”

• 1998-Today: General Editor and Publisher, European Research Studies Journal

• 1997: European Chair “JEAN MONNET”

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• 1996: Member of the Scientific Committee for the “International Symposium On Economic Modeling”,

Oslo, Norway.

• 1995-1998: Member of the Management Committee for the European Research Programs COST 330, COST

328, COST 321.

• 1995: Coordinator of Examinations in “International Economics” by the National Scholarship Foundation

(IKY) for Postgraduate Scholarships.

• 1994: Referee, International Journal “Energy Economics”.

• 1994: Included in Edition “BEST IN EUROPE”

• 1993: Coordinator of Examinations in “International Economics” by the National Scholarship Foundation

(IKY) for Postgraduate Scholarships.

• 1993: Chairman of the Scientific Committee for the “International Symposium in Applied Economics”,

Piraeus, Greece.

• 1993: Referee, International Journal “Economic Journal”.

• 1992: European “TEACHING MODULE”

• 1990-1999: Visiting Professor at the Postgraduate Institute on Regional Development, PANTEION

University.

• 1986: Member of the Experts Committee in International Trade Issues OECD, Geneva.

• 1982: Distinction on Academic Teaching, University of Illinois, Chicago, U.S.A.

• 1979: First Ph.D Candidate at the University of Illinois Chicago, U.S.A. in history, Getting 4 high-pass

grades in the Ph.D preliminary exams program.

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12. Others:

12.1. Selected Publications - Books - Monographs - Articles - Papers

SELECTED MONOGRAPHS, EDITED VOLUMES

1. An Econometric Analysis of International Trade: The Case of Greece, E. I. Thalassinos Ph.D Thesis-Doctoral Dissertation, Submitted to the Economics Department and the Graduate College of the University of Illinois for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, June 1983 (Houston H. Stokes, University of Chicago, Chairman of the Committee).

2. A General Equilibrium Model with Informal Financial Markets , E. I. ThalassinosMaster’s Thesis Submitted to the International Business Department and the Graduate College of the De-Paul University for the Degree of Master in Business Administration (MBA), September 1979 (William R. Waters, University of Yale, Chairman of the Committee).

3. Time Series Models: Theory and Evidence, E. I. Thalassinos(Ed. Stamoulis, Piraeus 1986).

4. International Trade of Greece: Problems and Perspectives, E. I. Thalassinos(Institute of Export Studies, Athens 1988).

5. Econometric Evidence from Inflation’s Evolution and its Consequences at the Main Macro-Economic Variables of Hellenic Economy,E. I. Thalassinos, M. Sallas, N. Papandreou, D. Tserkezos(Institute of Regional Development, Panteion University, Athens 1989).

6. Econometric and Time Series Analysis for the Demand of Electric Power in Greece, E. I. Thalassinos, Th. Gamaletsos, K. Rigas, D. Tserkezos(Public Power Company of Greece, Athens 1989).

7. Courses in Econometrics: Theory and Practice, E. I. Thalassinos, S. Tsopelas(Ed. Stamoulis, Piraeus 1990).

8. Box-Jenkins Methods for Time Series Analysis, E. I. Thalassinos(Ed. Stamoulis, Piraeus 1991).

9. The Determinants of Hellenic’s Electric Power Demand usin g Multivariate Statistical Methods, E. I. Thalassinos, Th. Gamaletsos, K. Rigas, P. Kiohos, D. Tserkezos(Public Power Company of Greece, Athens 1991).

10. The External Debt of Greece 1970 - 1990, E. I. Thalassinos, S. Theodoropoulos(Research Centre of the University of Piraeus, Piraeus 1992).

11. Introduction to Econometrics, E. I. Thalassinos(Ed. Stamoulis, Piraeus 1992).

12. Business Statistics: Theory and Applications, E. I. Thalassinos, Th. Stamatopoulos, H. Harissis (Ed. Stamoulis, Piraeus 1996).

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13. Proceedings of the International Symposium in Applied Economics, Vol. I,Edited by E. I. Thalassinos (Ed. Stamoulis, Athens 1996).

14. Proceedings of the International Symposium in Applied Economics, Vol. II,Edited by E. I. Thalassinos (Ed. Stamoulis, Athens 1997).

15. International Economics E. I. Thalassinos, Th. Stamatopoulos(Ed. Stamoulis, Athens 1998).

16. An Econometric Model of the Hellenic Economy, 1962-1995, E. I. Thalassinos, M. Sallas(Panteion University, Athens 1998).

17. European Research Studies, A Multidisciplinary Journal With Topics in European Integration , (www.ersj.eu) Edited by E. I. Thalassinos, General Editor and Publisher(International Strategic Management Association, Piraeus 1998).

18. The Prospects in the European Financial Market after the Euro, E. I. Thalassinos, Th. Kiriazidis(Ed. Stamoulis, Athens 2002).

19. Foreign Policy Magazine, Greek Edition, E. I. Thalassinos, General Editor and Publisher(Carnegie Endowment, Washington 2002)

20. Economic and Monetery Integration: Financial and Maritime Sectors, E. I. Thalassinos,(Ed. J. Gavalas J&J, Piraeus 2005).

21. Mathematical Economics, E. I. Thalassinos, D. Kokkotos(Ed. Dionikos, Athens 2009).

22. Quantitative Methods, E. I. Thalassinos(On the final stage under review).

SELECTED PAPERS PRESENTED IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

23. “Effects of the New Tax (VAT) on the Greek Economy after the Entrance in the EEC”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Graduate Seminar in International Business, De-Paul University, Chicago, Illinois, 1981.

24. “The Stability of the Demand for Imports: The Case of Greece”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Illinois Economic Association, Chicago, Illinois, 1982.

25. “A Quarterly Econometric Model for the USA”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Missouri Valley Economic Association, Saint-Louis, Missouri, 1983.

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26. “A VARMA Model for Modeling International Trade: The Case of Greece”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Eastern Economic Association, Boston, Massachusetts, 1983.

27. “Forecasting International Trade for the Less Developed Economies: The Case of Greece”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Midwest Economic Association. Saint Louis, Missouri, 1984.

28. “Illegal Deviations in the External Trade of Greece”,E. I. ThalassinosHellenic Society of Social Sciences, Athens 1984.

29. “Illegal Trade and the Hellenic Economy”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Centre of Economic Research and Planning, Athens 1985.

30. “The Share of Eastern Europe in the Greek Trade”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Economic Commission for Europe, Geneva, Switzerland, 1986.

31. “International Trade Problems in Less Developed Countries”,

E. I. Thalassinos

International Conference of Economists, Zagreb, Yugoslavia, 1987.

32. “Time Series Analysis and the Consumption Function”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Statistical Conference, Hellenic Statistical Institute, Athens 1987.

33. “Time Series Analysis and International Trade: The Case of Greece”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Centre of Economic Research and Planning, Athens 1988.

34. “The European Integration in the Financial Sector”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Centre of Economic Research and Studies, Athens 1989.

35. “Forecasting Stock Prices Using VAR Models”,

E. I. Thalassinos, D. Tserkezos

Hellenic Statistical Institute and Hellenic Productivity Centre, Patras 1991.

36. “An Econometric Analysis Using Data with Different Time Aggregation: A Monte Carlo Approach”,

E. I. Thalassinos, Th. Gamaletsos, D. Tserkezos

International Symposium on Economic Modeling Session G1, London 1991.

37. “A Dynamic Simulation of Electricity Data in the Manufacturing Sector: The Case of Greece”,


International Symposium on Economic Modeling Session I 2, London 1991.

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38. “A Macroeconomics Model for the Greek Economy 1958-1988”,

E. I. Thalassinos, Th. Gamaletsos

Workshop on Economic Policy Coordination, O rganized J ointly by: The Bank of Finland and the European Economics and Financial Centre, Helsinki, Finland 1992.

39. “Combinations of High and Low Frequency Data in Constructing a Quarterly Econometric Model”,


International Symposium on Economic Modeling, Session E2, Gothenburg, Sweden 1992.

40. “Box-Jenkins Analysis for Estimating Economic Variables in the Short Run”,

E. I. Thalassinos

International Symposium on Economic Modeling, Session I 2, Gothenburg, Sweden 1992.

41. “A Macroeconomics Model for the Monetary Sector of Greece: An Initiative Approach”

E. I. Thalassinos, M. Sallas

International Symposium on Economic Modeling, Session G1, Gothenburg Sweden 1992.

42. “Rational Expectations and the Effects of Monetary Policy on the Levels of National Income and its Fluctuations”,


Workshop on Economic Policy Coordination, Organized jointly by: The De Nederlandsche Bank and the European Economics and Financial Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 1992.

43. “The Development in the EU after the Maastricht Agreement”,

E. I. Thalassinos

First Symposium on Economic Development, Panteion University, Athens 1992.

44. “Investigating Causality by VARMA Models”,

E. I. Thalassinos

International Symposium on Economic Modeling, Session K2, Piraeus 1993.

45. “Money Market Mechanism and Economic Expansion: An Empirical Note”,


International Symposium on Economic Modeling, Session K3, Piraeus 1993.

46. “Stochastic Simulation of a Large Econometric Model”,


Sixth Statistical Congress in Greece, Thessaloniki 1993.

47. “Economic Expansion and Money in Greece”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Seventh Statistical Congress, Cyprus 1994.

48. “Banking System in Greece: Developments and Prospects”,

E. I. Thalassinos

European Institute, London School of Economics, London 1994.

49. “Exchange Rates, Hedging Risk and Management in Shipping Finance”,

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E. I. Thalassinos, Th. Stamatopoulos, H. Harissis

Thalassa Conference, 1995.

50. “Short Run Exchange Rates Forecasting: The Case of GRD/USD”,

E. I. Thalassinos

International Symposium on Economic Modeling, Bologna Italy, 1995.

51. “Dynamic Models in Forecasting: A Theoretical and Empirical Evidence from the U.S. Consumption Function”

E. I. Thalassinos

International Conference European Economic and Financial Center, Oslo, Norway, June 1996.

52. “Maritime Companies and the Athens Stock Exchange: Modeling Stock Prices”,

E. I. Thalassinos, Th. Stamatopoulos, H. Harissis

Thalassa Conference, 1996.

53. “The New Environment in the Money Markets”,

E. I. ThalassinosInternational Conference in Finance, University of the Aegean, Chios, 2001.

54. “Trade Regionalization Exchange Rate Policies and EU-US Economic Cooperation”,E. I. Thalassinos, Th. KyriazidisXIII World Congress, International Economic Association, Lisbon, Portugal, 2002.

55. “Adjusting Conventional Knowledge and Skills in an e-Learning Environment”,

E. I. Thalassinos, O. Schinas and D. Dimitriadis

International Conference in Financial Engineering, e-Commerce and Supply Chain, Strategies

of Development, Athens, Greece, 2002.

56. “Structural Changes in the European Stock Markets”,

E. I. Thalassinos, J. E. Thalassinos

International Conference, Eastern Economic Association, Philadelphia, U.S.A., 2005.

57. “European Stock Markets’ Integration: An Empirical Study”,

E. I. Thalassinos, P. E. Thalassinos,

International Conference on Emerging Markets Finance & Economics (EMFE), Istanbul, Turkey, 6-8 September, 2006.

58. “The Greek Capital Market: Caught in Between Poor Corporate Governance and Market Inefficiency”, E. I. Thalassinos, Th. Kyriazidis, J. E. Thalassinos International Conference on Emerging Markets Finance & Economics (EMFE), Istanbul, Turkey, 2006.

59. “Stock Markets’ Integration Analysis”,

E. I. Thalassinos, P. E. Thalassinos

Business & Economics Society International Conference 2007, French Riviera, France, 2007.

60. “The Greek Capital Market: Caught in Between Poor Corporate Governance and Market Inefficiency”,E. I. Thalassinos, Th. Kyriazidis, J. E. Thalassinos33rd Annual Conference, Eastern Economic Association, NY, USA, February 23-25 2007.

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61. “Non-Linear Dynamics and Chaos: The Case of the Price Indicator at the Athens Stock Exchange”,

E. I. Thalassinos, M. Hanias, P. Courtis, J. Thalassinos

33 rd Annual Conference, Eastern Economic Association, New York, USA, February 23-25, 2007.

62. Conference Chairman, ICABE 2007

E. I. Thalassinos

International Conference on Applied Business and Economics, Piraeus, Greece 4-6 October, 2007.

63. “The Regional Development of Romania as a New Member of the European Union”,

E. I. Thalassinos, D. M. Pociovalisteanu

34 th Annual Conference, Eastern Economic Association, Boston, USA, March 7-9 2008.

64. “International Stock Markets: A Cointegration Analysis”,E. I. Thalassinos, E. Politis 34 th Annual Conference, Eastern Economic Association, Boston, USA, March 7-9 2008.

65. “Gender Wage Gap: Evidence from the Hellenic Maritime Sector 1995-2002”,

E. I. Thalassinos, T. Stamatopoulos, S. Arvanitis

34 th Annual Conference, Eastern Economic Association, Boston, USA, March 7-9 2008.

66. “On the Development of a Selection Typology for the Ferry Passenger”,

E. I. Thalassinos, A. Pantouvakis, A. Dimas

IAME 2008 Annual Conference, track A, Port Competition and Selection, Dalian, China April 2-4, 2008.

67. “Trade Regionalization: Trade Policies”,

E. I. Thalassinos

International Conference on Competitiveness and Stability in the Knowledge-Based Economy, Craiova, Romania May 30 th - June 1 st 2008.

68. “Trends and Developments in the European Financial Sector”,

E. I. Thalassinos

4 th Annual Conference, Integrating Perspectives on Performance Management, University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic, September 10-12, 2008.

69. “Financial Bubbles: What is Next?”,

E. I. Thalassinos

5 th International Scientific Conference ECO-TREND 2008, European Developments and Globalization, (ISBN 978-973-144-205-1) Targu-Jiu Romania, 21-23 November, 2008.

70. “The Who’s and the Why’s of the Financial Crisis”,

E. I. Thalassinos

International Conference, Institute of Economics, Faculty of Law, Administration and Economics University of Wroclaw, Poland, 17-18 April, 2008.

71. Conference Chairman, ICABE 2008

E. I. Thalassinos

International Conference on Applied Business and Economics, ICABE 2008, Thessaloniki, Greece 2-4 October, 2008.

72. “An Evaluation of the U.S. Dollar and Oil Prices: A VAR Analysis”,

E. I. Thalassinos, E. Politis

35 th Annual Conference, Eastern Economic Association, NY, USA, February 27 – March 1, 2009.

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73. “The False Near Neighbor Model: Forecasting the Charter Rate of an Aframax Tanker”,E. I. Thalassinos, M. P. Hanias, P.G. Courtis, J. E. Thalassinos35 th Annual Conference, Eastern Economic Association, NY, USA, February 27 – March 1, 2009.

74. Conference Chairman, ICABE 2009E. I. ThalassinosInternational Conference on Applied Business and Economics, ICABE 2009, Kavala, Greece 1-3 October, 2009.

75. “Asian Imports and Freight Rates of Bulk Carriers: An Econometric Analysis”,E. I. Thalassinos, E. Politis36 th Annual Conference, Eastern Economic Association, NY, USA, February 26 – 28, 2010.

76. “Reduction of Regional Disparities: Objective of the Economic and Social Cohesion”,E. I. Thalassinos, D.M. Pociovalisteanu36 th Annual Conference, Eastern Economic Association, NY, USA, February 26 – 28, 2010.

77. “The Current Financial Crisis and Its Impact on the Performance Indicators of Selected Countries: An Empirical Analysis”,E. I. Thalassinos, M. Pintea, P. I. Raiu36 th Annual Conference, Eastern Economic Association, NY, USA, February 26 – 28, 2010.

78. Conference Chairman, ICABE 2010 (www.icabe.gr) E. I. ThalassinosInternational Conference on Applied Business and Economics, ICABE 2010, A Coruna, Spain 16-18 September, 2010.

SELECTED RESEARCH PUBLISHED STUDIES

79. “Forecasting the Foreign Exchange Rate of Greece”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Economic Papers De-Paul University, 1980.

80. “The Stability of the Demand for Imports : The Case of Greece”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Proceedings Illinois Economic Association, 1, 1982.

81. “An Econometric Analysis of International Trade: The Case of Greece”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Research Papers, University of Illinois, 1983.

82. “Economic Motives and the Phenomenon of Over/Under-Valuation”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Journal of Administration and Economy, 1, 1986.

83. “Income Distributional Effects on Factor Returns” ,E. I. Thalassinos

International Migration, 25, 3, 1987.

84. “International Trade Problems in Less Developed Countries”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Economic Development and the World Dept Problem, ed., Yugoslav Academy of Science and Arts, Zagreb, Yugoslavia, 1987.

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85. “The Debt Crisis of Overdebt Countries”,

E. I. Thalassinos

in “EEC, Multinationalisation, International Trade and the Role of Greece”, Piraeus 1988.

86. “East-West Trade Prospective”,

E. I. Thalassinos

The Indian Economic Journal, Jan-March 1989.

87. “A Test for Detecting Multicollinearity”,


Economic Journal, April-June 1991.

88. “Econometric Demand Analysis of Food in Greece”,

E. I. Thalassinos, Th. Gamaletsos, K. Rigas, D. Tserkezos

Research Centre of the University of Piraeus 1991.

89. “Consequences of International Overdebt”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Essays in Honour of Professor A. Kanellopoulos, University of Piraeus, 1991.

90. “Á Dynamic Model for Correcting Quarterly Electricity Data”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Energy Economics, 1992.

91. “Stochastic Simulation of a Large Econometric Model”,


Proceedings, Sixth Statistical Congress, Thessaloniki 1993.

92. “The Development in the E.U. after the Maastricht Agreement”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Essays in Honour of Professor A. Stavropoulos, University of Piraeus, 1993.

93. “A Macroeconomics Model of the Hellenic Economy, 1958-1988”,


Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology, Athens 1993.

94. “The Brain-Drain Phenomenon and its Consequences at the Income’s Reallocation”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Essays in Honour of Professor F. Letsas, University of Piraeus, 1993.

95. “Investigating Causality by VARMA Models”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Proceedings, International Symposium in Economic Modeling, 1993.

96. “Money Market Mechanism and Economic Expansion: An Empirical Note”,


Proceedings, International Symposium in Economic Modeling, 1993.

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97. “The Effectiveness of Monetary Policy under Rational Expectations”,

E. I. Thalassinos

Essays in Honour of Professor K. Drakatos, University of Athens, 1994.

98. “Economic Expansion and Money in Greece”,

E. I. Thalassinos,

Proceedings, Seventh Statistical International Congress, Cyprus 1994.

99. "Short Run Exchange Rates Forecasting: The Case of GRD/USD",

E. I. Thalassinos

European Economic and Financial Centre J, London, 1996.

100.“Combinations of High and Low Frequency Data in Constructing a Quarterly Econometric Model”,E. I. Thalassinos, Th. Gamaletsos, D. Tserkezos


101.“Evolution in Trade Intensity in the E.U.”,E. I. Thalassinos


102. “Dynamic Models in Forecasting: A Theoretical and Empirical Evidence from the U.S. Consumption Function”,

E. I. Thalassinos


103.“Innovative Financial Strategies for Opening New Banking European Markets”,


The Cyprus Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 1, 3, 1997.

104. “Institutional Modernization and Pricing Policy: Case Study for the Piraeus Port Authorities Container Terminal”,

E. I. Thalassinos, A. Pardali

Essays in Honour of Professor D. Kodosakis, University of Piraeus, 2001.

105.“European Capital Markets in EURO Zone”,E. I. ThalassinosForeign Policy, Issue 1, 2002.

106. “CAN NON-EXPERT’ USERS ANALYSE DATA? A SURVEY AND A METHODOLOGICAL APPROACH.”,E. I. Thalassinos, A. Spinakis, A. PantouvakisEuropean Research Studies, Vol. VI, Issue 3-4, 2003.

107. “Adjusting Basic Maritime Training in an E-Learning Environment.”,E. I. Thalassinos, O. D. Schinas, D. DimitriadesEuropean Research Studies, Vol. VI, Issue 3-4, 2003.

108. “Degrees Of Integration In International Portfolio Diversification: Effective Systemic Risk”,

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E.I. Thalassinos, Th. Kyriazidis European Research Studies, Vol. VI, Issue 1-2, 2003.

109. “Strategy of Monetary Policy: Observations from Germany and Italy”E. I. Thalassinos, A. Saiti European Research Studies, Vol. VI, Issue 1-2, 2003.

110. “A Time Series Model for the Long - Term Forecast of Ports’ Container Handling: The Case of Port of Piraeus”,

E. I. Thalassinos, V. Michalopoulos

European Research Studies, Vol. VIII, Issue 3-4, 2005.

111. “The Greek Capital Market: Caught in Between Poor Corporate Governance and Market Inefficiency”,

E. I. Thalassinos, Th. Kyriazidis, J. E. Thalassinos

European Research Studies, Vol. IX, Issue 1-2, 2006.

112. “Stock Markets' Integration Analysis”,

E. I. Thalassinos, P. E. Thalassinos

European Rese arch Studies, Vol. IX, Issue 3-4, 2006.

113. “Trade Regionalization, Exchange Rate Policies and EU-US Economic Cooperation”,

E. I. Thalassinos

European Research Studies, Vol. X, Issue 1-2 2007.

114. “A Time Series Model for the Romanian Stock Market ”,

E. I. Thalassinos, Diana-Mihaela Pociovalisteanu

European Research Studies, Vol. X, Issue 3-4 2007.

115.“The Near False Parameter Method for the Estimation of an Aframax Charter Index”,

E. I. Thalassinos, M. Hanias, P. Courtis, J. E. Thalassinos

International Journal of Trade in Services, Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2008.

116.“The Beginning and Some National Particularities of Liberalism”,

E. I. Thalassinos, D. M. Pociovălişteanu

Metalurgia International V ol. XIII, no.2 special issue, 2008.

117.“Trends and Developments in the European Financial Sector”,

E. I. Thalassinos

European Financial and Accounting Journal, Vol. 3, 2008.

118. “Chaos Theory: Forecasting the Freight Rate of an Oil Tanker”,E. I. Thalassinos, M. Hanias, P. Courtis, J. E. Thalassinos International Journal of Computational Economics and Econometrics, Vol. 1, issue 1, 2009.

12.2. Selected European Research Projects

PROJECT COORDINATOR

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1. “Estimating the Demand Electricity”,

Public Power Corporation, 1987, (PPC funded).

2. “Estimating the Demand Electricity Using Market Research Techniques”,

Public Power Corporation, 1988, (PPC funded).

3. PROJECT JEAN MONNET, “European Integration and Greece”,

European Commission, University of Antwerp, 1992, (EC funded).

4. “Feasibility Study for the Establishment of a New Market Place in Piraeus”,

Municipality of Piraeus, Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1993, (EC co-funded).

5. PROJECT NOW, “Business Crisis and Management”,

European Commission, 1993-1994, (EC co- funded).

6. PROJECT EUROFORM, “Establishment of Maritime Companies in Greece”,

European Commission, University of Antwerp, 1993-1994, (EC co-funded).

7. PROJECT ADAPT, “Training of Personnel of Public Telecommunication Company (OTE) and Hellenic

Post Services (ELTA) in Economics, Management and Finance ”,

University of Goteborg, National Technical University of Athens, Hellenic Productivity Center, European

Commission, 1995-1996, (EC co-funded).

8. PROJECT NOW, “Training of Female Personnel in Management and Quantitative Analysis”,

University of Antwerp, National Technical University of Athens, Public Power Company (DEH), European


9. PROJECT COREM, “Cooperative Resource Management for the Transport of Unit Loads”,

University of Liege, Helsinki University of Technology, European Commission, 1995-1996, (EC co-funded).

10. TELEMATICS EUROSCOPE, “Efficient Urban Transport Operating Services Cooperation of Port Cities in

Europe”,

Piraeus Port Authority, Municipality of Piraeus, European Commission, 1995-1996, (EC co-funded).

11. PROJECT EMOLITE, “Evaluation Model for the Optimal Location of Intermodal Terminals in Europe”,

European Commission, University of Antwerp, University of Nova Lisbon, 1997-2000 (EC co-funded).

12. ADAPT ΤΕLEPOST Ι, “Project to Assess Reasons for Low Percentage Of Women in Executive Positions in

the Public Sector”

National Technical University of Athens, Hellenic Productivity Center, Public Telecommunication

C ompany, Hellenic Post Services, Research Center University of Piraeus , 1995-1997, (EC co-funded).

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13. ADAPT-YPERION, “Telematic Services, Certification and Promotion of Launching Programs Geared the

Acquisition of Qualifications”,

University of Macedonia, National Technical University of Athens, Hellenic Productivity Center, European


14. LEONARDO DA VINCI, “Methods for the Vocational Training Investments Evaluation”,

ΤΕΙ of Heraclion, Chamber of Commerce of Crete, FONDO FORMACION, FALEP, Hellenic Productivity

Center, Research Center University of Piraeus, 1995-1997, (EC co-funded).

15. “Socio - Economic Evaluation of the Project: Athens – Thessaloniki Railway Line Modernization”,

Hellenic Railways Organization, 1996-1997 (OSE funded).

16. “Designing a Leaflet, Development of an Accounting Plan and Proposal Including the Software

Requirements Regarding the Internal Control of OTE-LEASING S.A.”, (a subsidiary of Public

Telecommunication Company of Greece)

Public Telecommunication Company, 1996 (OTE funded).

17. “Feasibility Study for the Linking of the Dodecanese by Means of Speed Boats”,

University of Piraeus, Piraeus Bank, Piraeus Finance, 1997 (EC co-funded).

18. “Study for the Institutional and Administrative Modernization of Piraeus Port Authority”,

Piraeus Port Authority, 1997, (Piraeus Port Authority funded).

19. “Study Contract No D4-B96-B27040-SIN4211”

European Commission, 1997, (EC funded).

20. “Study on the Employment of European Nationals on the Ships Flying the Flag of Member States”,


21. MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ENVIRONMENT, “Unique System for the Evaluation of Financial

Programs”,

European Commission, 1997, (EC co-funded).

22. “Study of the Institutional and Administrative Modernization of Organization Of School Premises”,

Organization of School Premises, 1998, (OSK funded).

23. “Business Plan 1998-2000 for the Piraeus Port Authority”,

Piraeus Port Authority, 1998, (PPA funded).

24. EPEAK POSEIDON, “Modernization of the Curriculum of the Department of Maritime Studies”,

University of Piraeus, Ministry of Education, European Union 1997-1999, (EC co-funded).

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25. EPEAK NAUTILOS, “On the Job Training”

University of Piraeus, Ministry of Education, European Union 1997-1999, (EC co-funded).

26. PROJECT JEAN MONNET “ATHENA: “Training and Teaching in European Union”,

European Commission, 1998, (EC, Jean Monnet co- funded).

27. PROJECT TRIAINA “Virtual European Maritime Studies Center of Initial Professional Training”,

University of Piraeus, University of Antwerp, University of Cardiff, 2000-8/2001, (EC, LDV co-funded).

28. PROJECT EQUADIL “Enhancement of Industrial Employee’s Key-core Qualifications Using Distance

Learning and Computer Based Training Infrastructure”,

European Commission, 1999-9/2000, (EC co-funded).

29. ECHER - Royaumont Process “European Cooperation in Higher Education And Research”.

European Union, 1998-2000, (EC co-funded).

30. “Institutional and Administrative Modernization of Bulgarian Ports”,

European Union, Stability Pact Program, 2001, (Stability Pact Program funded).

31. “Strategic Considerations and Forecasting: The Case of Bulgarian Port Concession”,

European Union, Stability Pact Program 2001, (Stability Pact Program funded).

32. “Institutional and Administrative Modernization of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Bulgaria”,

European Union, Stability Pact Program, (submitted to Stability Pact Program for funding).

33. “An Open Proposal for a Study on Air Transport Demand for the Region of Varna and the Establishment of the

Master Plan for the Airport of Varna”, (submitted to European Union for funding).

PARTICIPATION IN PROJECTS

34. “A Five Year Investment Plan for the Hellenic Shipyards”,

Hellenic Shipyards 1992, (Hellenic Shipyards funded).

35. PROJECT DG XIII, “Synchro to Synchro Amplifier”,

Continental Enterprises LTD. UK , National Technical University of Athens , 1992, (EC co-funded).

36. PROJECT TEMPUS, “Innovative Management Techniques in Bulgaria”,

Hellenic Productivity Center, 1992-1993, (EC co-funded).

37. PROJECT TEMPUS, “Financial Analysis and Banking Techniques in Bulgaria”,

Hellenic Productivity Center, 1993-1994, (EC co-funded).

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38. PROJECT DG XII, “Universal Energy Management System (U.E.M.S) for Optimizing Energy and Physical

Resources Consumption”,

Economic Chamber, Continental Enterprises LTD. UK, Hellenic Productivity Center, 1992-1993, (EC co-

funded).

39. “The Establishment of a Free Trade-Zone in Piraeus’’,

MENTOR, Hellenic Industrial Bank of Greece S.A., 1993, (EC co-funded).

40. “Establishment of a Shopping Complex in Piraeus”

Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bank of Industrial Development, 1993, (EC co-funded).

41. “The Establishment of a Market in Piraeus”

PCCI Municipality of Piraeus, 1993, (Municipality of Piraeus funded).

42. PROJECT TEMPUS TACIS I, “Development Study for the Modernization of Financial Services and Issue of

Credit Cards by Ukrainian Banks”,

LINK S.A., XIOSBANK, Institute RITHM (Ukraine), SKELTON (Germany), 1994-1995, (EC funded).

43. PROJECT SPES, “European Network Utilities Regulation”,


44. “South-Eastern European Virtual University”,

European Commission and others, (under consideration).

13. Research Studies in Progress

1. “Teaching Training and Thinking in Matters of Transport Traffic and Trade”

E. I. Thalassinos, E. Claessens (University of Antwerp).

2. “New Financial Instruments: Index and Compounds Options”

E. I. Thalassinos

14. Book Reviews

1. G. A. Manolatos, “Protectionism and Free Trade: Its Consequences

On Countries Development” (Athens 1994).

2. G. Papoulias, “Manual of the Stock Market”

(Athens 1995).

3. V. Filios, “Financial Analysis”

(Athens 1996).

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