The core research team at the Hellenic Observatory covers three main areas of research within the geographical contexts of Greece (and Cyprus), Southeast Europe and the European Union:
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Public policy, policy processes and political economy
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International relations and foreign and security policy
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Economic geography and regional integration
Within these areas, the Hellenic Observatory's permanent and associated staff are currently researching on a range of topics including:
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Labour market flexibility in Greece
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Greek structural reforms (pensions, education, etc) and the EU's Lisbon Agenda
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The domestic impact of EMU in Greece
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Greek FDI and market transition in the Balkans
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The economic geography of regional and national development in Greece
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Regional policy and spatial disparities in the post-transition Balkans
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Regional cooperation and economic integration in Southeast Europe
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Greek foreign and defence policy within the context of the European Union and Southeast Europe
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Southeast European migration and the developmental role of Diasporas
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The development of the Greek national identity
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Greece and regional cooperation in Southeast Europe
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Poverty and social inequality in Greece