Despina Gavresi
I am an Associate Researcher (Post-Doc) in Economics working and collaborating with several academic institutions in Europe, the Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, and the ORIGINS Research Group, the University of Macedonia and the University of Luxembourg, and currently, I serve as Managing Editor for the Cambridge Elements in Law, Economics and Politics. Previously, I held a post-doctoral position at the University of Luxembourg (Department of Economics and Management), conducted a visiting research stay at the LIS Data Center, and worked as a research assistant at the University of Macedonia. I hold a Ph.D. in Economics, an M.Sc. in Economic Analysis and Policy, and a B.Sc. in Economics with a specialization in Applied Economics and Quantitative Methods from the University of Ioannina.
My primary research interests lie in Applied Macroeconomics, Political Economy—with particular emphasis on institutions—and Cultural Economics. I also pursue secondary interests in Socio-Economic Demographics, Historical Persistence, and Applied Microeconomics, supported by extensive experience in survey data analysis and manipulation.
Across these domains, my research seeks to advance the development of more resilient and better-informed societies. I examine the long-term implications of socio-economic shocks, historical legacies, and cultural dynamics, providing insights into how inclusive societies form, how trust in political institutions evolves, and how European integration and social cohesion can be strengthened. My work aims to connect rigorous academic research with policy relevance, contributing to a deeper understanding of complex societal processes.
Research Interests
Primary: Macroeconomics, Political Economy, Cultural Economics, Institutional Economics.
Secondary: Socio-Economic Demographics, Micro-Data Analysis, Historical Persistence.
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