Dr. Vassilis Monastiriotis

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Biography

Vassilis Monastiriotis is a Professor of Political Economy and the Eleftherios Venizelos Chair in Contemporary Greek Studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He has been with the Hellenic Observatory since 2004 and has held various positions including Associate Professor of Political Economy at the European Institute since 2013. His academic background includes a PhD in Economic Geography from LSE and BSc/MSc degrees in Economics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the University of Macedonia, respectively. His research encompasses Labour Economics, Economic Geography, and Political Economy, with significant contributions to regional growth policy, industrial policy, and labour market studies. He has engaged with various expert committees in Greece and has collaborated with international organizations like the European Commission and UNDP. Monastiriotis has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions including Harvard University and the University of Cambridge, and he is a Fellow of the Regional Studies Association. His work is published in multiple academic outlets, and he is actively involved in research addressing regional disparities and economic integration.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2023-09-01 — Present

Hellenic Observatory • London

Assumed directorship of the Hellenic Observatory, overseeing research related to contemporary Greece and Cyprus.

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

European Institute, LSE • London

Became an Associate Professor of Political Economy, focusing on various aspects of labour economics and political economy.

Lecturer

2004-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Hellenic Observatory • London

Initially joined as a Lecturer in Political Economy, specializing in Greece and Southeast Europe.

Awards

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Moss Madden Memorial Medal

2008-01-01

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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