Public Seminar Series - ΕΜΟΠ and Yale MacMillan Center

The Laboratory of Economic Policy Studies (ΕΜΟΠ) of the Department of Economics at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), in collaboration with the Hellenic Studies Program of the Yale MacMillan Center, Yale University (USA), organize a series of public lectures aimed at enhancing accessibility to scientific knowledge, promoting a scientific culture in Greece, and contributing to public dialogue. The lectures are taking place at the Old Parliament House of the National History Museum. Communication sponsors are three TV channels, MEGA Channel, ERT and Cosmote TV. The Golden Sponsor of the series is Qualco Intelligent Finance.

Inaugural lecture, 29 April 2025

: Costas Arkolakis

“New Pathways to Green Growth: Renewable Energy & International Trade” by Professor Costas Arkolakis, Yale University on April 29, 19:00, at the Old Parliament House. Speaker CV and Lecture Program .

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ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ: Inaugural lecture

1st Podcast of the Public Lecture Series:  

Second Lecture, 11 December 2025

: Myrto Kaloupstidi

“Shipping and Global Trade: New Perspectives on the Role of Transport Networks and Industrial Policy.” Professor of Economics at Harvard University, Myrto Kalouptsidi at the Old Parliament House. Speaker CV and Lecture Program