Publications

Main publications include:

 

Books - Monographs

The Economics of Social Policy (eds with Th. Sakellaropoulos), Athens: DIONIKOS, 2020 (ISBN: 978-960-6619-96-0) (in Greek)

 

Social implications of the crisis and austerity policies in Greece (with V. Missos and S. Papanastasiou), Reports/13, Observatory on Economic and Social Developments, Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, Athens: INE-GSEE, 2020 (ISBN: 978-960-7402-82-0) (in Greek) (abstract – text)

Political Economy of Labour, Income Distribution & Exclusion, (eds with S. Çevik, D. Paitaridis and G. Yılmaz), London: IJOPEC Publication, 2018, (abstract-text)

The State of the Children in Greece Report 2017. The Children of the Crisis (with S. Papanastasiou), Athens: Hellenic National Committee for UNICEF, April 2017 (text)

Child Poverty, Youth (Un)Employment, and Social Inclusion (eds with M. Pemtesidou, E. Delamonica & A. Henry-Lee), CROP, ibidem, Columpia University Press (2016)

Health and long-term care in Greece (with M. Petmesidou, S. Papanastasiou, M. Pempetzoglou, P. Polizoidis)  Studies, Observatory on Economic and Social Developments, Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, Athens: INE-GSEE, 2015 (ISBN: 978-960-9571-77-7) (in Greek) (abstract – text)

Inequality, poverty and economic crisis in Greece and the EU (with V. Missos), Reports/9, Observatory on Economic and Social Developments, Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, Athens: INE-GSEE, 2013 (ISBN: 978-960-9571-60-9) (abstract -  text)

The contribution of social protection system in economic growth (with Y. Dafermos). Studies, Observatory on Economic and Social Developments, Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, Athens: INE-GSEE, in press 2013, (in Greek).(abstract - text).

Intergenerational mobility in the EU (with S. Papanastasiou), Studies/20, Observatory on Economic and Social Developments, Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, Athens: INE-GSEE, forthcoming (in Greek)

Macroeconomic policy,  function income distribution and inequality: A theoretical  analysis (with Y. Dafermos). Studies/23, Observatory on Economic and Social Developments, Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, Athens: INE-GSEE, 2012 (ISBN:978-960-9571-30-2) (in Greek) (abstract - text)

Working poor. Dimensions of poverty of the workers in Greece (with A. Ioannidis and D. Souftas), Reports/6, Observatory on Economic and Social Developments, Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, Athens: INE-GSEE, 2012 (ISBN: 978-960-9751-36-4) (in Greek) (abstract -  text)

Health care and inequality in Greece: The distributional impact of health system (with A,. Moysidou),  Studies/16, Observatory on Economic and Social Developments, Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, Athens: INE-GSEE, 2011 (ISBN: 978-960-9751-28-9) (in Greek) (abstract - text)

Dimensions of poverty and deprivation of the workers in Greece and the Attica, (with Y. Dafermos). Hellenic Social Policy Association, Athens, 2010 (in Greek)(text)

Social economy and social exclusion: A critical approach (with S. Adam). Studies/8, Observatory on Economic and Social Developments, Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, Athens: INE-GSEE, 2010 (ISBN: 978-960-9751-02-9)  (in Greek) (abstract - text)

Structure and trends in economic inequality and poverty in Greece and EU, 1995-2008 (with Y. Dafermos).  Reports/2, Observatory on Economic and Social Developments, Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, Athens: INE-GSEE, 2010 (ISBN: 978-960-7402-55-4) (in Greek) (abstract - text)

Intergenerational transmission of poverty in Greece and the EU: Theoretical approaches and empirical analysis (with S. A. Papansastasiou) Studies/7, Observatory on Economic and Social Developments, Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, Athens: INE-GSEE, 2010 (ISBN: 978-960-9571-01-2) (in Greek) (abstract - text)

Macroeconomic environment, inequality and poverty: An empirical investigation on the impact of economic growth and of social protection in Greece and the EU, (with Y. Dafermos). Studies/3, Observatory on Economic and Social Developments, Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, Athens: INE-GSEE, 2010 (ISBN: 978-960-7402-52-3) (in Greek) (abstract - text)

Economic growth, inequality and poverty: Theoretical and empirical approaches, (with Y. Dafermos, E. Papadopoulou and G. Sakellaridis). Studies/2, Observatory on Economic and Social Developments, Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, Athens: INE-GSEE, 2010 (ISBN: 978-960-7402-53-0) (in Greek) (abstract - text).

Social Reforms and the Changing “Public”-“Private” Mix in Social
Welfare  (with M. Petmesidou, eds).  Conference proceedings of the 3nd International Conference of Hellenic Social Policy Association. Athens: Ellinika Grammata, 2010, p.591 (ISBN: 978-960-19-0589-1) (in Greek) (text)

Economic Inequality and Poverty in Greece: Comparative Analysis and Intertemporal Trends (with Y. Dafermos, S. Danchev & A. Marsellou), Reports/ 1, Observatory on Economic and Social Developments, Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, Athens: INE-GSEE & UADPhil-Econ, 2008 (ISBN: 978-960-7402-51-6) (in Greek) (abstract - text)

Methodology and configuration of a measurement indicator of participation in social dialogue for poverty alleviation (with P. Polizoides), Athens: Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, 2008, p.114 (ISBN: 978-960-7402-39-4)(in Greek) (text)

National Awareness Raising Action on Social Inclusion and Social Protection (with P. Polizoides), Athens: Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, 2007, p.106 (ISBN: 978-960-7402-39-4) (text)

Poverty and Social Deprivation in the Mediterranean Area: Trends, policies and welfare prospects in the new millennium (eds with M. Petmesidou), London: Zed Books, 2006, p. 414 (ISBN: 1-84277 -756-4) (text)

Poverty and Social Exclusion (with M. Petmesidou, eds), Athens: Exantas, 2004, p. 517 (ISBN: 960-256-587-X) (in Greek).

Social Policy in Greece: Challenges and Prospects (with D. Venieris, eds) Athens: Ellinika Grammata, 2003, p.517  (ISBN: 960-406-625-0) (in Greek)

 

DisSertations

Dimensions of Income Inequality in Greece. PhD Thesis, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), 1999, p. 320.

Income Inequality in Greece: Results of the 1988 Sample Survey. MSc Thesis, School of Social Sciences, University of Bath, 1992, p. 126.

 

 Articles - papers

“Assessing the impact of liberalisation policies on the Greek labour market: an inside–experts’ view from the perspective of the varieties of liberalisation” (with Tourtouri, M. and Pavlopoulos, D.), Industrial Relations Journal, First published: 05 October 2020 (text)

 

“Covid-19 and refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Greece” (with Kondilis, E., Puchner, K., Veizis, A. and Benos, A.), BMJ 369:m2168, 2020 (text)

“Liberalising’ social protection amid austerity in Greece” (with S. Papanastasiou), in S. Blum, J. Kuhlmann and K. Schubert (Eds) Routledge Handbook of European Welfare Systems, (2nd Edition), New York: Routledge, 2020.

“Economic and Social Dimensions of Housing Policy”, in C. Papatheodorou and Th. Sakellaropoulos (eds) The Economics of Social Policy (eds with Th. Sakellaropoulos), Athens: DIONIKOS, 2020 (ISBN: 978-960-6619-96-0) (in Greek)

“Economic Inequality and Poverty”, in C. Papatheodorou and Th. Sakellaropoulos (eds) The Economics of Social Policy (eds with Th. Sakellaropoulos), Athens: DIONIKOS, 2020 (ISBN: 978-960-6619-96-0) (in Greek)

“Cost-Benefit Analysis”, in C. Papatheodorou and Th. Sakellaropoulos (eds) The Economics of Social Policy (eds with Th. Sakellaropoulos), Athens: DIONIKOS, 2020 (ISBN: 978-960-6619-96-0) (in Greek)

“Public sector and market’s modus operandi” in C. Papatheodorou and Th. Sakellaropoulos (eds) The Economics of Social Policy (eds with Th. Sakellaropoulos), Athens: DIONIKOS, 2020 (ISBN: 978-960-6619-96-0) (in Greek)

“Causal dynamics of poverty reproduction in EU countries” (with S. Papanastasiou), International Journal of Social Welfare, 2019,  vol. 28(2):117-127 (abstract-text)

Neoliberal policies as a magnifying factor in the impact of the crisis on poverty and social protection in Greece, in M. Karamesini (ed) Inequalities, Νeoliberalism and European Ιntegration: Progressive Answers, Athen: Nisos and Nikos Poulantzas Institute, 2019 (in Greek)

“The Greek Depression: Poverty outcomes and welfare responses”(with S. Papanastasiou), East-West Journal of Economics and Business, 2018, Vol. XXI(1-2), (abstract-text)

“The Greek Labour Market Liberalization Trajectory” (with M. Tourtouri and D. Pavlopoulos), in C. Papatheodorou, S. Çevik, D. Paitaridis and G. Yılmaz (Eds) Political Economy of Labour, Income Distribution & Exclusion, London: IJOPEC Publication, 2018, (abstract-text)

“Familiar Path-Dependency in Life Attainments by Welfare Regimes in the EU” (with S. Papanastasiou), in M. M. Erdoğdu, M. S. Zouboulakis, S. Mutlu Akar, and B. Turan İçke (eds)  Public Sector Economics & Development, London: IJOPEC Publication, 2018, (abstract-text)

Measuring Economic Inequality and Poverty, in T. Sakelaropoulos, C. Oikonomou, C. Skamnakis and M. Aggelaki (Eds) Social Policy, Athens: Dionikos, 2018 (in Greek)

Poverty and austerity in Greece during the crisis: The strengthening of neoliberalism and the reduction of the social protection system, in K. Dimoulas and J. Kouzis, Crisis and Social Policy: Dead Ends and Solutions, Athens, Topos, 2018 (in Greek)

“Elderly poverty and deprivation under austerity in Greece” (with S. Papanastasiou), in F. Karl (ed) Ageing in the Greece: Experiences from Greece, Zurich: LIT, 2018

“Causal pathways of intergenerational poverty transmission in seleted EU countries” (with S. Papanastasiou), Social Cohesion and Development, 2017, vol. 12(1) (abstract-text)

“Intergenerational occupational persistence across the worlds of welfare in the EU” (with S. Papanastasiou), Social Policy, 2017, vol. 8 (abstract-text)

“Child poverty and intergenerational poverty transmission in the EU: What is the impact of social protection policies and institutions?” (with S. Papanastasiou & M. Petmesidou), in M. Pemtesidou, E. Delamonica, C. Papatheodorou & A. Henry-Leein (Eds) Child Poverty, Youth (Un)Employment, and Social Inclusion, CROP, ibidem, Columpia University Press (2016)

“Dismantling the feeble social protection system of Greece: Crisis and austerity measures consequences” (with S. Adam). In K. Schubert, P. de Villota and J. Kuhlmann (eds) Challenges to the European Welfare Systems, Springer, 2016

“Family of origin and poverty in the EU countries: The role of social protection systems” (with S. Papanastasiou). In Th. Kallinikaki & M. Petmesidou (eds) Social Research Paths, Athens: MOTIVO/PMS “Social Policy & Social Work”, 2016 (in Greek)

“Linking functional with personal income distribution: a stock-flow consistent approach” (with Y. Dafermos), International Review of Applied Economics, 2015, vol. 29, iss: 6  (abstract-text)

“Income inequality in the EU: How do member states contribute? (with D. Pavlopoulos), International Journal of Social Economics,  2014, vol:41, iss:6 (abstract-text)

“Economic crisis, poverty and deprivation in Greece. The impact of neoliberal remedies”. Ιn S. Mavroudeas (ed), Greek Capitalism in Crisis: Marxist Analyses, London: Routledge, 2014.

Modeling the effects of functional on personal income distribution: A flow-of-funds approach” (with Y. Dafermos), 25th EAEPE (European Association for Evolutionary Political Economy annual Conference, Beyond Deindustrialisation: The Future of Industries. University of Paris 13, Paris, 7-9  November 2013. (text)

“What drives inequality and poverty in the EU? Exploring the impact of macroeconomic and institutional factors” (with Y. Dafermos), International Review of Applied Economics, 2013, Vol. 27, no 1, pp. 1– 22 (abstract-text)

“Grecia en una encrucijada: crisis y radicalización en la semi-periferia europea” (with S. Sakellaropoulos & P. Yeros).  Batalla de Ideas No. 3, 2012, pp. 54-69. 

“Greece at a Crossroad: Crisis and Radicalization in the Southern European Semi-periphery” (with S. Sakellaropoulos & P. Yeros). MRZine, 2012 (30.05), (text). This is an English version of the above paper, that is being published by Batalla de Ideas.

“Working poor, labour market and social protection in the EU: A comparative perspective” (with Y. Dafermos), International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy, vol. 6,  nos. 1/2, 2012, pp.  71-88  (abstract)

“Economic crisis and poverty in Greece and the EU: The influence of the macroeconomic environment and the social protection” (with Y. Dafermos).  In Social policy and social cohesion in Greece in conditions of economic crisis.  Athens: Bank of Greece , 2012 (in Greek) (text)

“Functional and personal income distribution in a stock-flow consistent model” (with Y. Dafermos), 15^th Conference of the Research Network Macroeconomics and Macroeconomic Policies (FMM), From crisis to growth? The challenge of imbalances, debt, and limited sources. Berlin, 28-29 October, 2011 (text)

“The impact of economic crisis on social policy”. 4th International conference on The role of contemporary social policy: Critical approaches and challenges, Hellenic Social Policy Association. Panteion University, Athens, 2011 (in Greek) (text)

“Economic crisis, poverty and social protection. When alterations of reality prescribe dominant policies” Newsletter, Hellenic Social Policy Association , n. 10-11, November  2011, pp. 7-9. (in Greek) (text)

“The paradox of social policy in Greece: Why the rise of social protection expenditure did not reduce poverty;” (with Y. Dafermos).  Policy Brief, 1, Observatory on Economic and Social Developments, Labour Institute, Greek General Confederation of Labour, Athens: INE-GSEE, 2011 (in Greek) (text) 

“The evaluation of Universities and Academics: When the answer comes before the question”, in Thanopoulou, M., Petmesidou, M. & Stratigaki, M. (eds) Aspects of Social Dynamics, Athens: Gutenberg, 2011 (in Greek). (text -  permission  granted by copyright holder Gutenberg Publications)

“Intergenerational transmission of poverty in the EU: An empirical analysis” (with S. A.  Papanastasiou).  Beyond the Crisis, 1st International Conference in Political Economy, Rethymno, Crete, 2010 (text)

“The impact of economic growth and social protection on inequality and poverty: What does the evidence from the EU show?” (with Y. Dafermos).  Beyond the Crisis, 1st International Conference in Political Economy, Rethymno, Crete, 2010, (text)

«Neoliberalism, poverty and welfare regimes: Empirical evidence and dominant rhetoric», Transform (Greek edition), o3, 2009, pp 137-155 (in Greek) (text)

«Inequalities and Deficiencies in Social Protection The Welfare System of Greece” in K. Schubert, S. Hegelich, Ur. Bazant (eds.) The Handbook of European Welfare Systems, London/Oxford: Routledge, 2009, pp. 225-243

“Antipoverty policies and the strengthening of dominant perspectives in organizing and administrating the economy”, Newsletter - Hellenic Social Policy Association, n. 4, 2008, pp 1-3 (in Greek), (text). Also published as: “Antipoverty policies and the strengthening of dominant perspectives in organizing and administrating the economy”, Diaplous 27, 2008, pp 52-54 (in Greek).

“The public debate on poverty in Greece and the legitimization of dominant national and supranational policies”, in M. Agelidis, D. Sakkas and D. Gravaris (eds) Social Theory and Political Responsibility. Athens: Gutenberg, 2008 pp. 535-557 (in Greek).

“Verspätete Entwicklung der sozialen Sicherung: Das griechische Wohlfahrtssystem” in K. Schubert, S. Hegelich and U. Bazant, (eds.), Europäische Wohlfahrtssystem,, Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften, 2008. Pp. 285-311.

“Poverty and Social Protection in Greece and the EU(15) in the dawn of 21^st Century: Comparisons and findings” in Social Policy in a Changing Environment: Challenges and Perspectives (conference proceedings), Athens: Panteion University, 2006, pp.155-164 (in Greek).

“Poverty profiles and trends. How do southern European countries compare with each other?” (with M. Petmesidou) in M. Petmesidou and C. Papatheodorou (Eds) Poverty and Social Deprivation in the Mediterranean Area: Trends, policies and welfare prospects in the new millennium, London: Zed Books, 2006, pp. 47-9,(text)

“Introduction: Comparing Poverty Phenomena in the Mediterranean Area” (with M. Petmesidou) in M. Petmesidou and C. Papatheodorou (Eds) Poverty and Social Deprivation in the Mediterranean Area: Trends, policies and welfare prospects in the new millennium, London: Zed Books, )2006, pp. 1-44, (text)

 “The Structure of Household Income and the Distributional Impact of Income Taxes and Social Security Contributions”, in M. Petmesidou and E. Mossialos (Eds) Social Policy Developments in Greece, Aldershot: Ashgate, 2006, pp 99-125.

“Inequality, Redistribution and Welfare Regimes: Comparing Greece to other EU countries” (with M. Petmesidou), in G. Argitis (ed.), Economic Changes and Social Conflicts in Greece. Athens: Typothito-G. Dardanos, 2005, pp. 213-254 (in Greek).

“Kernel Density Techniques as a Tool for Estimating and Comparing Income Distribution” (with P. Peristera and A. Kostaki), Journal of Income Distribution, Vol.12, no 1-2, 2004, pp. 18-43, (abstract)

“Inequality, Poverty and Redistribution through Social Transfers: Greece in Comparative Perspective” in M. Petmesidou and C. Papatheodorou (eds), Poverty and Social Exclusion, Athens: Exantas, 2004, pp. 307-366 (in Greek).

“Conceptual and Methodological Issues in Measuring Inequality: What is the impact of alternative Assumptions and Interpretations”, in M. Petmesidou and C. Papatheodorou (eds), Poverty and Social Exclusion, Athens: Exantas, 2004, pp. 159-201. (in Greek)

“Welfare System”, (with Th. Maloutas), in  D. Charalampis, L. Maratou-Alipranti, and A. Hadjiyanni (eds) Recent Social Trends in Greece: 1960-2000,  Montreal & Kingston: McGill-Queens’s University Press, 2004, pp. 331-338.

“Accounting for Inequality in the EU: Income Disparities between and within Member States and Overall Income Inequality” (with D. Pavlopoulos), Consortium of Household Panels for European Socio-Economic Research (CHER), Document No 9, CEPS/INSTEAD, Differdange-Luxembourg, 2003, p. 25 (ISBN 2-87987-349-5) (text).

 «What is Social and what is Political in Current Social Policy” (with D. Venieris) in D. Venieris and C. Papatheodorou (eds), Social Policy in Greece: Challenges and Prospects, Ahtens: Ellinika Grammata, 2003, pp 27-38 (in Greek).

“The Distributional Impact of Direct Taxation and Social Security Contributions in Greece”, in D. Venieris and C. Papatheodorou (eds), Social Policy in Greece: Challenges and Prospects, Ahtens: Ellinika Grammata, 2003,  pp. 445-82(in Greek)

Assessing Income Distribution Using Kernel Estimates: A Comparative Study in Five European Countries (with V. Peristera and A. Kostaki), PACO Research Paper no 27, Luxembourg: CEPS/INSTEAD, 2002, p. 46 (text). (The above paper is also published as Technical Report No 163, Department of Statistics, Athens University of Economics and Business: Athens, 2002).

Decomposing Inequality by Population Subgroups in Greece: Results and Policy Implications, Distributional Analysis Research Programme No. DARP 49, LSE-STICERD, London: London School of Economics and Political Science, 2000, p. 51.(abstract, text).

Inequality in Greece: An Analysis by Income Source. Distributional Analysis Research Programme No. DARP 39, LSE-STICERD, London: London School of Economics and Political Science, 1998, p. 26 (abstract, text).

“Family Background, Education and Poverty in Greece”, (with D. Piachaud). In K. Korayem and M. Petmesidou (eds.) Poverty and Social Exclusion in the Mediterranean Area, Bergen: CROP, 1998, pp.  149-173.

Income Inequality and Development in Greece: A Decomposition Analysis. Working Paper 1998/4, Institute of Social Policy, National Centre for Social Research, Athens: EKKE, 1998, p. 24.

Poverty and Family Background in Greece: The role of Father’s Occupation and Education. Welfare State Programme No. WSP/133, LSE-STICERD, London: London School of Economics and Political Science, 1997, p. 34, (text)

“Dimensions of Poverty in the Greater Athens Area”, (with Kostaki A., Balourdos D., Kappi C.), The Greek Review on Social Research, no 88, Athens, 1995  (In Greek).

“Distribution and Structure of Income in the Greater Athens Area”, (with Balourdos D., Kappi C., and Kostaki A.) , TOPOS Review of Urban and Regional Studies, 1, 1990, 109-135, (In Greek).

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