George Galanos is an economist and Associate Professor specializing in “Economic Policy and Competitiveness” at the Department of International and European Studies, University of Piraeus. He was born in Piraeus and studied economics at the University of Piraeus. He holds an MBA with a focus in Tourism Management and a PhD with a specialization in International Economics and Tourism Competitiveness. He is a member of the Academic Council of the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies.
He has participated in a large number of international conferences and has published numerous papers in scientific journals and edited volumes on topics such as ONE (Open Networked Environment), Economic Crisis, Governance Crisis in the Eurozone, and Foreign Direct Investment.
He has extensive experience in project management and in providing consulting services to both the public and private sectors regarding the technical and administrative management and monitoring of development projects and European and national programs. He has long-standing experience and expertise in organizing and managing project teams.
Fields of Academic Expertise:
– Economic Policy
– European Economic Policy
– International Economic Relations
– Tourism Development
– Development of strategic and operational plans
– Entrepreneurship development studies
– Reorganization of Local Government Authorities (OTAs)
Specialized Experience:
– Strategic and Operational Planning
– Reorganization of Institutions
– Evaluation and monitoring of EU co-financed projects
– Project management (team formation and management, operation of project offices)
Full CV (PDF)
– G. Galanos & A. Kotios: “International Competitiveness: A Macroeconomic, Sectoral, and Spatial Approach”, Pyles Publishing House
Papers in Collective Volumes, Journals, Conferences:
Includes dozens of academic publications in Greek and international journals, chapters in edited volumes, and presentations at scientific conferences, on topics such as:
– Tourism development and climate change
– The Eurozone crisis and Greek competitiveness
– The political economy of the Eastern Mediterranean
– Migration policy and its impact on capital markets
– SME competitiveness under crisis conditions
– Evaluation of the adjustment programs in Greece
(Full list available in the complete CV)