Dr. Thanasis Stengos

Professor

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Biography

Thanasis Stengos is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Guelph, a position he has held since 1984. He is a specialist in econometrics and has contributed significantly to the field with his research published in leading journals including the Review of Economic Studies and the European Economic Review. Stengos has served as Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Econometrics and the Empirical Economics journal, and co-editor for the Review of Economic Analysis. His work often examines the impact of bribery on firm performance, employing data from the World Bank Enterprise Surveys to analyze resource allocation in developing countries. He has been awarded research chair positions and received funding from relevant agencies, including SSHRC and NSERC. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from Queen's University, along with M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Economics from the London School of Economics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1984-01-01 — Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Specializing in econometrics, focusing on the impact of bribery on firm performance and resource allocation.

Courses

ECON*6140 Econometrics ECON*6910 Reading Course in Economics

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).