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The deep and persistent economic mess in which Greece has found itself has as many readings as there are readers. Indeed, it can be claimed that Greece is currently a laboratory for the optimal study of an advanced Western society in crisis. Three DEREE economics professors chronicle the way into and, potentially, the way out of the current doldrums; the dean of the ALBA Graduate Business School at The American College of Greece writes about the opportunities for Greece in private higher education; and a criminologist and DEREE alum writes about the dubious connection between crisis and crime. Continue reading →

The student-run four-day business-fest at DEREE started and ended with a bang with heavyweights from the business and advertising worlds. Continue reading →

What did you study at DEREE? I decided to study at Deree when I was 17. I don’t really remember why I chose Deree instead of the economics department of the law school where I was also accepted. The truth … Continue reading →

What did you study at DEREE? I studied Marketing Management. How did it help you in your life so far? Marketing offers you a wealth of information that if applied correctly virtually can ensure your success. When you know how … Continue reading →

Part II The Chickens Come Home to Roost By Dimitris Doulos, Ph.D.* The October 2009 elections brought the socialist government back to power after five years of conservative governance. The fiscal condition of the Greek economy was the worst ever. … Continue reading →

Part I A Slow Descent to Economic Hell By Odysseus Katsaitis, Ph.D.* Contrary to popular economic folklore, the collapse of the Greek economy did not come as a surprise: the crisis was an accident waiting to happen. What should come … Continue reading →

Private Higher Education: An opportunity for Greece By Nickolaos Travlos, Ph.D.* The severe economic crisis that Greece is currently going through offers a unique chance to explore hidden opportunities for economic growth in the areas that Greece has a competitive … Continue reading →

Crime and the Financial Crisis: Greece and beyond By Leonidas K. Cheliotis, Ph.D.* It is commonly assumed that the ‘credit crunch’ of 2008 has fuelled a significant rise in crime on either side of the Atlantic. Indeed, it is also … Continue reading →