Lecture: "The Evolution of Economic Thought in Modern Greece"

The Embassy of Greece

Invites you to

"The Evolution of Economic Thought in Modern Greece"

A lecture by

Michalis Psalidopoulos
Professor, American College of Greece and University of Athens,
former Alternate Executive Director to the IMF

Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 6:30 pm
at
The Embassy of Greece
2217 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC   20008

RSVP by February 26 at

With Greece's economy undergoing significant transformations over the decades, this lecture will assess the contributions of prominent economists, the evolution of key economic theories and their application in policy-making and their impact in shaping Greece's economic thought. Drawing from historical perspectives, Dr. Psalidopoulos will provide an analysis through Greece's economic evolution, shedding light on pivotal moments from the 18th century till now.

Michalis Psalidopoulos is Chief Consultant and Chair of the Advisory Board, Institute for Hellenic Growth and Prosperity, American College of Greece (ACG) . He is Professor Emeritus, Department of Economics, University of Athens, Greece.  He was holder of the Constantine Karamanlis Chair for Hellenic and European Studies at the Fletcher School, Tufts University (2010-2014) and Alternate Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (2015-2020).His latest books include:   The loans of Greece: 200 years of growth and crises, Athens 2019 (Papadopoulos), PanagisPapaligouras. An intellectual in politics, Athens 2023 (Foundation of the Hellenic Parliament) and History of Economic Thought in modern Greece, London 2024 (Routledge).