George Petrakos

Department of Planning and Regional Development

School of Engineering
University of Thessaly

George Petrakos

Professor

Εx Rector of the University of Thessaly

Spatial Economic Analysis

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George Petrakos is an economist and a professor at the Department of Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly. His research interests include urban and regional economics, development, structural change, integration and regional policy. He has served a 4-years term as the Rector of the University of Thessaly. He has also served as the Chairman of the Department of Planning and Regional Development (6 years), a member of the Research Council of the University (3 years), the Director of several Graduate Programs, the Director of the Laboratory for Regional Economic Analysis and Policy (since 1996) and the Director of the South and East European Development Center (since 1998). He has served the Government of Greece for 2.5 years as the Secretary General for Investment and Development in the Ministry of Economy and Development with responsibility for key aspects of the development policy of Greece, while in the same period he served as the President of the JESSICA and JEREMIE Investment Funds. In addition, he has served as the Vice-President of the European Regional Science Association (ERSA) (2007-11) and as a member of the Council of the Regional Science Association International (RSAI) (2008-11). He holds a Ph.D. degree in Economics from Arizona State University (USA) and has a research and publication record that includes more than 25 books and edited volumes and about 200 articles in journals and books that have received more than 3500 citations (Google Scholar). Journals include Regional Studies, Annals of Regional Science, Environment and Planning, Papers in Regional Science, Cambridge Journal of Regions Economy and Society, International Regional Science Review, European Urban and Regional Studies, European Planning Studies, Journal of Economic Studies, Growth and Change, etc. He has a long experience in setting up and participating in European research networks and successfully implementing a large number of EU funded and highly competitive research programs of a total budget that exceeds 8 million euros. He has a 35 years teaching experience in Greece, the USA and elsewhere at both the undergraduate and graduate level and has supervised many Doctorate candidates (petakos@uth.gr).

ADVISORY

Concept Paper for the development of the Prefecture of Ileia with a focus on Ancient Olympia”, DiaNEOsis, 2022.
Advisor to the Aseer Development Agency for the preparation of Regional Plan for the Aseer Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2022-23.
Advisor in the project “Ex post evaluation of Cohesion policy programmes 2014-2020 financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)” REGIO/2022/OP/0008 Package 6: SME Support (2021CE16BAT064). Project leader: CSIL-Centro Studi Industria Leggera SC.
“Resilient Western Athens 2030”, Development Association of Western Athens, 2022-23.
“The development of human resources in the North Evia island”. Study for the restructuring and development of North Evia island after the wildfires, DiaNEOsis, 2021-22.
“Regional Operational Program of Thessaly”. Advisory services to the Managing Authority of Thessaly for the design of the Programming Period 2021-27, Region of Thessaly, 2021-22.
Study for the design of policies in the Mediterranean Basin for the improvement of the territorial governance of the INTERREG MED Program in the next Programming Period, Managing Authority of the PANORAMED Program, 2021-22.
“Support of Energy-dependent Municipalities of Western Macedonia and Megalopolis in the evaluation of the impact of the Just Transition Territorial Plan towards a smooth transition in the post-lignite period and the development of a sustainable productive system”, Network of Energy-dependent Municipalities, 23/3/21-23/5/21.
Expert in the Project “Territorial review of Greece with a special focus on Cohesion Policy”, OECD, Duration: 2018-20. Contract: 500077469.
Advisor to the Polish Institute for Sustainable Development Foundation and the University of Marie Curie in the project “Competitiveness of regions in the context of climate change”, financed by Polish National Center for Science, 2020.
“Support of the Region of Central Greece for the restoration of funding gap during the last programming periods”, Region of Central Greece Managing Authority, 2020.
“Management, Advisory and Technical support of the Industrial Estate of Vamvakourgia Urban Regeneration Project and its transformation to a new University Campus in the City of Volos with academic, research, social and student housing activities”, University of Thessaly Research Committee, 2019-2023.
Strategic Development Plan of Volos, 2005, Coordinator.
Strategic Development Plan of Larissa, 2003, Coordinator.
“Territorial Cooperation and transnational cooperation programmes within Structural Funds”, expert, member of the Scientific Committee (ref 2004 CE 16 0 AT 040), DG Regional Policy. Project Leader: Centre for Regional Studies, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, 2005.
“Study on the potential and needs of the new Member States” (ref 2004 CE 16 0 AT 038) DG Regional Policy, expert, member of the scientific committee, Project Leader: EPRC, University of Strathclyde, 2004-2005.
“Needs analysis and Design of Support Program for Regional Development Agencies in CBC Regions in The Czech Republic” , European Commission’s Phare Program for Regional and SME Development in Central and East European Countries, Eccord, 1998.

RESEARCH PROJECTS

“Economic, Social and Spatial Inequalities in Europe in the Era of Global Mega-trends” (ESSPIN), HORIZON-CL2-2021-TRANSFORMATIONS-01-03, Lead Partner, 2022-25.
“Regional inequalities, political discontent and the anatomy of integration and disintegration in Europe” (DISREG), Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation, Leader, 2022-24.
“The structure of the external trade of Greece and possibilities for a green growth strategy”, Institute of Labor, Operational Program EPANEK 2014-20, Leader, 2021-22.
“Interregional Relations in Europe”, ESPON, Contract: 2018/S-248-573542, 2020-22.
“Ruralities”, ERASMUS+, Coordinator, 2019-22.
“SEED+2, Social Entrepreneurs Exchange Development Plus 2”, Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, Coordinator, 2019-22.
“Academic Performance and Regional Performance”, ESF Greece OP 3.6 Improvement of Quality and Efficiency of Education System, OP MIS: 5048958, Coordinator, 2020-21.
“Small Business Clinic”, project No. Τ1ΕΔΚ-02161, Action Research-Create-Innovate, Operational Program for Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, ERDF 2014-20, Greece (Coordinator). Duration: 2018-22.
“RELOCAL: Resituating the Local in Cohesion and Territorial Development”, HORIZON, 2016-20.
“INACT: An integrated Approach for Promoting Cross-Border Business and Development”, INTERREG IIIB, 2013-2015.
“SEARCH – Sharing KnowledgE Assets: InteRegionally Cohesive NeigHborhoods”, FP7, May 2011-March 2014.
“EUBORDERREGIONS – European Regions, EU External Borders and the Immediate Neighbours. Analysing Regional Development Options through Policies and Practices of Cross-Border Co-operation”, FP7, 2011- 2014.
“TERCO – European Territorial Cooperation as a Factor of Growth, Jobs and Quality of Life”, ESPON Applied Research under Priority 1 (2013/1/9), 2010 – 2013.
“PROMISE – Municipal Property Management in South – Eastern Cities” (South East Europe: Transnational Cooperation Programme) INTERREG, Project Lead Partner, 2009-2012.
“DIGITAL CONVERGENCE: Creation of a Digital Observatory System for Geospatial Information and Regional Analyses”, NSRF 2007-13.
“TELEACCESS – Creation of Telecenters to Support Learning, Entrepreneurship and Access to IS, in Isolated Areas”, INTERREG IIIB CADSES, NEIGHBOURHOOD PROGRAMME, 2007-2008.
“FRONTIERS – Successful Interreg Projects’ Planning and Implementation-The Case of Remote Areas, European Commission INTERACT, 2006-2008.
“RePlan project-Re assessing Planning Instruments”, Progresdec-Interreg IIIC, 2006-2007.
“DYNREG – Dynamic regions in a knowledge-driven global economy: lessons and policy implications for the EU”, EU 6^th Framework Program for Research and Technology, Lead partner for WP 2, Project Leader: ESRI, 2006-2008.
“EUDIMENSIONS”, EU 6^th Framework Program for Research and Technology, Lead Partner: University of Berlin, 2006-2009.
“FUTuRISM”, INTERREG III C Program. Project Leader: The Region of Clermon-Ferant, 2006-2008.
“Migra-Value”, INTERREG III B Program. Project Leader: Veneto Lavoro, 2006-2008.
“Identification of spatially relevant aspects of the information society”, European Commission, ΕSPON 2006 Program, 2005-2006.
“EQUAL – Κοινωνική Αμφικτυωνία”, Υπουργείο Εργασίας, 2005-2006.
“GREENKEYS – Urban Green as a Key for Sustainable Cities”, INTERREG IIIB CADSES, 2005-2008.
“Regional Policy in Greece”, EPRC, University of Strathclyde, 2003.
“MANWATER”, INTERREG III B ARCHIMED. Project Leader: National Center for the Environment and Sustainable Development, 2006-2008.
“RIMED: Regional Integration and Metropolitan Development in Southeastern Europe”, INTERREG III CADSES, Lead Partner, 2003-2005.
“EXLINEA – Lines of Exclusion as Arenas of Cooperation in Europe”, FP5, 2002-2005.
“EURECO: The impact of European Integration and Enlargement on Regional Structural Change and Cohesion”, FP5, 2002-2005.
“EQUAL”, Project Leader: Νομαρχιακή Αυτοδιοίκηση Μαγνησίας, 2002-2004.
“Regional Development Policy and Convergence in the EU”, European Investment Bank, Luxembourg, 2000.
“Overcoming Isolation: Strategies of development and policies of cross-border cooperation in Southeastern Europe after Agenda 2000”, DG II under the Phare ACE program and organized by the Institute of economics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (contract no: P97-8196-R).
“Availability of Regional Data to Estimate Economic Trends in Very Small Regions”, European Commission DGXVI and organized by the Netherlands Economic Institute, 1998.
“Structural Changes and Spillovers in the East European Reform Process”, DG II under the ACE/PHARE program and organized by the London Business School, University of London (contract No is: ACE-P96-6221-R).
“Competitiveness of CEFTA countries: measurement and trends in the period of preparation to join the EU”, DG II under the Phare ACE program and organized by the Czech National Bank (contract No: P96-6071-R).
“Integration and Transition in Europe: The Economic Geography of Interaction“, Lead Partner, DGII under the PHARE-ACE Program and organized by the University of Thessaly (contract no ACE-P96-7438-O).
“Location Specific Aspects of Learning and the Transfer of Know-how in Transition“, DGII under the Phare-ACE Program and organized by the Katholieke Universitaet Leuven (contract no ACE-P96-6202-R).
“Comparative Regional Development and the Political Economy of Regional Policy“, DGII under the ACE/PHARE Program and organized by the Leuven Institute of Central and Eastern European Studies, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, contract no ACE-P95-2024-R.
“Structural Changes and Spillovers in the East European Reform Process”, DG II under the ACE/PHARE program and organized by the Centre for Economic Forecasting, London Business School, University of London (contract no ACE-94-0629-R).
“Economic Cooperation in the Balkans. A Regional Approach to European Integration”, ACE/PHARE program, Institute of Economics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, contract no ACE-94-0760-R.
“Restructuring Large Industrial Enterprises in Central and Eastern Europe”, DG XII under the COST/PHARE program, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, contract no CIPA-CT-93-003.
“Cross-Border Cooperation between Albania, Bulgaria and Greece” DG XII under the ACE/PHARE program, Lead Partner, Athens University of Enewconomics and Business, contract no ACE-92-0391-R.
“Go-West Mobility Grants”, DG XII under the COST/PHARE program (Beneficiaries: Dr. Stoyan Totev and Dr. Raia Staikova, Bulgarian Academy of Science), contract no ERB-CIPA-CT-92-2224.
“The Redevelopment of Regions Expected to Experience Severe Impacts from Technological and Environmental Reconstruction“, ACE program, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, 1992-1994, contract no ACE-Z9109-0000-067.

Books/Monographs

Barbieri S. Rosso P. and Petrakos G. (2020) “Regional Policy for Greece Post-2020: Regional Profiles”, OECD Territorial Reviews, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Available at: https://www.espa.gr/Lists/Custom_Announcements/Attachments/1309/Regional_profiles_gr.pdf
Crescenzi and Petrakos G. (2016) (Guest Editors) ‘The European Union and its Neighboring Countries: The economic geography of Trade, FDI and Development’ Environment and Planning C, 34, Special Issue.
Petrakos G. and Psycharis I. (2016) Regional Development in Greece. Athens: Kritiki, 2^nd
Dimou M., Petrakos G. and Psycharis Y. (Guest Editors) ‘Economic Crisis in Greece’ Region et Developpment Special Issue, 2014.
Petrakos G. (2009) ‘A Strategic Plan for the Development of Innovation in the Region of Thessaly’, Volos: University of Thessaly Press (in Greek).
Topaloglou E. and Petrakos G. (2008) ‘Boundaries, Integration and Development’, Athens: Kritiki (in Greek)
Petrakos G. (2008) (Guest Editor) ‘Regional Growth, Inequality and Integration in the EU’ Italian Journal of Regional Science, Vol. 2. Special Edition.
Krieger-Boden C., Morgenroth E. and Petrakos G. (2008) The Impact of European Integration on Regional Structural Change and Cohesion, London: Routledge.
Petrakos G. with Anagnostou A., Arvanitidis and Kotios A. (2005) Regional Integration and Metropolitan Development in Southeastern Europe, Volos: University of Thessaly Press.
Bradley J., Petrakos G. and Traistaru J. (2004) Integration, Growth and Cohesion in an Enlarged European Union, Springer.
Petrakos G., and Psycharis G. (2004) ‘Regional Development in Greece, Athens: Kritiki (in Greek).
Petrakos G. Kotios A. and Chionis D. (2003) International and Monetary Issues of Transition in Southeastern Europe, Volos: SEED – University of Thessaly Press.
Petrakos G. and Liargovas P. (2003) Regional Development and Cross-Border Cooperation in Southeastern Europe, Volos: SEED – University of Thessaly Press.
Petrakos G. (2002) (Guest Editor) ‘Restructuring and Development in Southeastern Europe’, Eastern European Economics, Vol. 40, No. 2, Special Edition.
Petrakos G. (2002) (Guest Editor) ‘Restructuring and Development in Southeastern Europe I’, Eastern European Economics, Vol. 40, No. 3, Special Edition.
Petrakos G. (2002) (Guest Editor) ‘Restructuring and Development in Southeastern Europe II’, Eastern European Economics, Vol. 40, No. 4, Special Edition.
Kotios and Petrakos G. (2002) Restructuring and Development in Southeastern Europe, Volos: SEED – University of Thessaly Press.
Economou, D., Petrakos, G, Plageras, P. And Psycharis, G. (2002) University and labour market, Volos: University of Thessaly Press.
Petrakos G. and Totev S. (2001) The Development of the Balkan Region, Aldershot: Ashgate.
Economou, D., Getimis, P., Demathas, Z., Petrakos, G. and Pirgiotis, G. (2001) The international role of Athens, Ministry of Environment, Planning and Public Investments – University of Thessaly Press.
Petrakos G., Maier G. and Gorzelak G. (2000) Integration and Transition in Europe: The Economic Geography of Interaction, London: Routledge.
Petrakos G. (2000) The Development of the Balkans, Volos: University of Thessaly Press (in Greek).
Economou D. and Petrakos G. (1999) The Development of the Greek Cities: Inderdisciplinary approaches in the urban analysis and policy, Volos: Gutenberg-University of Thessaly Press (in Greek).
Petrakos G. (1996) The New Geography of the Balkans: Cross-Border Cooperation Between Albania, Bulgaria and Greece, Volos: University of Thessaly Press.
Jackson M. and Petrakos (1996) (Guest Editors) Regional Problems and SME Development in Transition Countries, Eastern European Economics, Vol. 34. No. 3, Special Edition.
Jackson M. and Petrakos (1996) (Guest Editors) Regional Problems and SME Development in Transition Countries, Eastern European Economics, Vol. 34. No. 4, Special Edition.
Jackson M. and Petrakos (1996) (Guest Editors) Regional Problems and SME Development in Transition Countries, Eastern European Economics, Vol. 34. No. 5, Special Edition.

Chapters in collective volumes

Petrakos G. (2019) ‘Geographies of growth and integration in Europe: Old and new challenges for regional policy’ in: Agnieszka Olechnicka and Mikołaj Herbst (Editors) (2019) “Equality or development efficiency: Essays inspired by the scientific achievements of Grzegorz Gorzelak”, Warsaw: Scholar Publishing House.
Topaloglou E., Petrakos G., Kallioras D., Artelaris P., Anagnostou A., Pantazis P., Cupcea V. and Georgiadis C. (2013) ‘Territorial Cooperation in Greece-Bulgaria-Turkey Border Relations ‘ In G. Gorzelak and K. Zawalińska (eds) European Territories: From Cooperation to Integration, Wydawnictwo Naukowe Scholar Spółka, Warsaw, pp. 248-264.
Petrakos G., Skayannis P., Papadoulis A and Anastasiou G. (2011) ‘Entrepreneurship, innovation and regional development: A Southern European perspective’, in Kourtit, K., Nijkamp, P. and Stough, R. (2011) Drivers of innovation entrepreneurship and regional dynamics, Springer-Verlag, pp. 81-103.
Petrakos G. and Anastasiou G. (2011) “Regional Innovation, Growth and Convergence – Divergence Patterns in the EU”in Johansson, B., Karlsson C., and Stough R. (eds) (2011) Innovation, Technology and Knowledge: Their Role in Economic Development . Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group.
Artelaris P., Arvanitidis P. and Petrakos G. (2011) “Explaining Knowledge-Based Economic Dynamism in a Global Scale”, in P. Nijkamp and I. Siedschlag (eds) (2011) Innovation, growth and Competitiveness, Springer, p.41-60.
Arvanitidis, P. and Petrakos, G. (2011) “Defining Knowledge-Driven Economic Dynamism in the World Economy: A Methodological Perspective”, in P. Nijkamp and I. Siedschlag (eds) (2011) Innovation, growth and Competitiveness, Springer, p.15-40.
Petrakos, G. (2010) «Roads and development landscapes: a critical discussion on the economy and the space”, in Dimitriadis, Ε., Kafkalas, G. and Tsoukalas Κ. (2010) Oration of megapolies, University Studio Press, Thessaloniki, pp. 55-66.
Kallioras D., Petrakos G. και Tsiapa M. (2010) ‘The Emerging Economic Geography Setting in the New European Union Member-States: A Comparative Account of Regional-Industrial Performance and Adjustment’ in Marelli E. και Signorelli M. (eds), Economic growth and structural features of transition, New York: Palgrave / Macmillan, pp. 150-169.
Petrakos, G. and Topaloglou, L. (2010), “Economic Geography and European Integration: The Effects on the External Border Regions”, in Gorzelak, G. Bachtler, J. and Smętkowski M. (eds) Regional Development in Central and Eastern Europe, Routledge.
Monastiriotis V. and Petrakos G. (2009) “Local Sustainable Development and Spatial Cohesion in the Post-transition Balkans: policy issues and some theory”, ch.1 in Vujosevic M. and Petric J. (eds), Regional Development, Spatial Planning and Strategic Governance, Thematic Conference Proceedings Vol.I, Institute of Architecture and Urban & Spatial Planning of Serbia, Belgrad
Psycharis Y. and Petrakos G. (2009) ‘Lagging Regions and Policy Options: The Case of Greece in the European Context’, in M. Farshchi, O. Janne and Ph. McCann (eds) Technological Change and Mature Industrial Regions, Edward Elgar, pp. 341-356.
Petrakos, G. and Tsiapa, M. (2009) “Trade relations of Balkan countries: a comparative analysis”, in Pelagidis, T. and Hazakis, K. (eds) The political economy of transition: from the central planning to the market economy. Papazisi, pp.193-196.
Petrakos G. And Artelaris P. (2008) ‘Regional Inequality in Greece’, in Coccossis H. And Psycharis Y. (eds) Regional Analysis and Policy: The Greek Experience, Springer, pp. 121-139.
Artelaris, P., Anagnostou, A. and Petrakos, G. (2008) “Patterns of regional convergence-divergence: methodological framework and results” in A. Gospondini (ed) Dialogues for the planning of space and the development, pp.285-322, Kritiki publications.
Petrakos G., Fotopoulos G. and Kallioras D. (2008), Economic Integration and Structural Change in the Greek Regions: A Southearn Perspective in Krieger-Boden C., Morgenroth E. and Petrakos G. (eds), The Impact of Economic Integration on Regional Structural Change and Cohesion, London: Routledge, pp 72-95.
Petrakos G., Kallioras και Anagnostou A. (2008) ‘Determinants of Industrial Performance in the EU-15 Countries’ στο Psycharis Y. και Skayannis P. (επιμ.) The Context, Dynamics and Planning of Urban Development: A Collection of Papers, Volos: University of Thessaly Press, 33-49.
Morgenroth E. and Petrakos G. (2008), Structural Change and Regional Policy: Concluding remarks in Krieger-Boden C., Morgenroth E. and Petrakos G. (eds), The Impact of Economic Integration on Regional Structural Change and Cohesion, London: Routledge, pp. 285-304.
Petrakos G. and Kallioras D. (2007), Integration and Structural Change: Pre-Acession Experience in the Regions of the European Union New Member-States in Getimis P. and Kafkalas G. (eds): Overcoming Fragmentation in Southeast Europe: Spatial Development Trends and Integration Potential, Aldershot: Ashgate, pp 39-73.
Petrakos, G. (2007) ‘Economic integration, spatial coherence and development: matters of theory and policy from the experience from Balkans’, in Fotis, G and Kokkosis H. (eds) Regional Science and Policy: Greece and Balkans, Greek Department of European Company of Regional Policy, Govosti Puiblications, pp. 3-16.
Metaxas T. and Petrakos G. (2007) ‘Competitivenss of cities and competitiveness of enterprises: the case studies of Barna and Bari’, in Fotis, G and Kokkosis H. (eds) Regional Science and Policy: Greece and Balkans, Greek Department of European Company of Regional Policy, Govosti Puiblications, pp. 115-142.
Petrakos, G., Psycharis, G. and Kallioras, D. (2006) “Spatial and structural consequences of the EU enlargement in the EU new member states” Proceedings of 1^st Hellenic Conference in Planning and Regional Development ‘Modern trends and new researchers’, Volos 2005.
Economou D., Petrakos G. and Psycharis Y. (2006) ‘National Urban Policy in Greece’, in Leo van der Berg and Jan van der Meer (eds.) National Policy Responses to Urban Challenges in Europe, Aldershot: Ashgate, pp. 193-216.
Topaloglou L. and Petrakos, G. (2006) ‘Detecting the new economic geograohy of borders in Europe, in Fotis, G and Kokkosis H. (eds) Regional Science and Policy: Greece and Balkans, Greek Department of European Company of Regional Policy, Govosti Puiblications, pp. 235-250.
Topaloglou L. and Petrakos, G. (2006) ‘The new geography of strands and perceptions in the external borders of European Union’, Proceedings of 1^st Hellenic Conference in Planning and Regional Development ‘Modern trends and new researchers’, Volos 2005.
Pavleas S. and Petrakos G. (2006) ‘The urban system of Southeastern Europe: evolution, structure and hierarchy’, in Markowski T. and Turata M. (Eds.) New Members – New Challenges for the European Regional Development Policy, Polish Academy of Sciences, 26-37.
Petrakos G., Pavleas S. and Anagnostou A. (2005) ‘The Greek urban system: Concentration or deconcentration and estimation of metropolitan concentration’ in Eckardt F. (ed.) ‘The City and the Region’, Frankfurt: Peter Lang, pp. 117-141.
Petrakos G., Psycharis Y. and Kallioras D. (2005) ‘Regional inequalities in the EU enlargement countries: An analysis of small versus large new member states’ in Felsenstein and B. Portnov (Eds.) ‘Regional Disparities in Small Countries’, Kluwer, pp. 243-249.
Petrakos, G. (2005) ‘Regional inequalities and regional policy in Greece’ in Kokkosis H. and Psycharis, G. (eds.), Regional development in Greece: trends and perspectives, Volos: University of Thessaly Press, pp. 207-230.
Metaxas T. And Petrakos, G. (2005) ‘Regional competitivenss and competitiveness of cities’, in Kokkosis H. and Psycharis, G. (eds.), Regional development in Greece: trends and perspectives, Volos: University Press.
Pavleas S. and Petrakos, G. (2005) ‘The Greek system of urban centres: trends of concentration or de-concentration?’ in Kokkosis H. and Psycharis, G. (eds.), Regional development in Greece: trends and perspectives, Volos: University Press, pp. 231-248.
Polyzos, S. and Petrakos, G. (2005) ‘Public investments and regional development: the role of regional multipliers’, in Kokkosis H. and Psycharis, G. (eds.), Regional development in Greece: trends and perspectives, Volos: University Press,.
Petrakos, G. and Polyzos, S. (2005) ‘The regional inequalities in Greece: A review of theories and estimation of inequalities’ in Hletsos, M., Kollias H. and Naxakis H. (eds) Studies for the Greek Economy, Athens: Patakis, pp. 185-214.
Polyzos, S. and Petrakos, G. (2005) ‘The assessment of regional policy in Greece with the use of the regional multipliers’ in Hletsos, M., Kollias H. and Naxakis H. (eds) Studies for the Greek Economy, Athens: Patakis, pp. 269-303.
Bradley J., Petrakos G. and Traistaru I. (2005) ‘Economic cohesion in an enlarged European Union, in Bradley J., Petrakos G. and Traistaru J. (eds.) Integration, Growth and Cohesion in an Enlarged European Union, New York: Springer, pp. 1-25.
Petrakos G., Rodriguez-Pose A. and Anagnostou A. (2005) ‘Regional inequality in the EU’, in Bradley J., Petrakos G. and Traistaru J. (eds.) Integration, Growth and Cohesion in an Enlarged European Union, New York: Springer, pp. 29-43.
Petrakos G., Psycharis Y. and Kallioras D. (2005) ‘Regional inequality in the EU Enlargement countries: Evolution and challenges’ in Bradley J., Petrakos G. and Traistaru J. (eds) Integration, Growth and Cohesion in an Enlarged European Union, New York: Springer, pp. 45-64.
Metaxas, T. and Petrakos, G. (2004) ‘Measuring the competitiveness of cities from the traditional economic factors, the supporting policies and the strategic planning’ in the Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference ‘Enlarged Europe and Regional Inequalities’, Preveza: ΤΕΙ of Ipiros, pp. 711-732.
Petrakos, G., Psycharis, G. and Kallioras, D. (2004) ‘Patterns of regional development in the CEE-10’ in the Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference ‘Enlarged Europe and Regional Inequalities’, Preveza: ΤΕΙ of Ipiros, pp. 213-233.
Artelaris, P., Kallioras, D., Pantazis, P. and Petrakos, G. (2004) ‘The economic geography of development of new and under affiliation member states of EU’ in the Proceedings of 7^th Hellenic Conference of Greek Geographic Society, Mitilini: Press of University of Aegean, τ. Β’, pp. 423-430.
Petrakos, G., Metaxas, T. And Kotios, A. (2004) ‘Strategic development plan of Larissa: methodology and analysis of empirical detections’ in the Proceedings of 7^th Hellenic Conference of Greek Geographic Society, Mitilini: Press of University of Aegean, τ. Β’, pp. 569-576.
Petrakos, G. and Rodriguez-Pose A. (2003) ‘Regional inequalities in the EU’, in Getimis, P. and Kafkalas, G. (eds) Space and environment: globalization, governance, viability, Topos and Institute of Urban Environment and Human Potential, pp. 79-102.
Petrakos G. and Psycharis Y. (2003) ‘Greece’ in D. Yuill (ed.) A country by country review of recent regional policy developments in the meber States and Norway: Changes in 2002-03, European Policy Research Center, EPRC, University of Strathclyde, pp. 57-74.
Petrakos G. and Liargovas P. (2003) ‘Regional Development and Cross-Border Cooperation in Southeastern Europe: An introduction’, in Petrakos G. and Liargovas P. (eds) Regional Development and Cross-Border Cooperation in Southeastern Europe, Volos: SEED/University of Thessaly Press pp. 1-12.
Petrakos G. and Economou D. (2003) ‘The spatial aspects of development in Southeastern Europe’, in Petrakos G. and Liargovas P. (eds) Regional Development and Cross-Border Cooperation in Southeastern Europe, Volos: SEED/University of Thessaly Press pp. 13-42.
Dimitrov M., Petrakos G., Totev S. and Tsiapa M. (2003) ‘Cross-border cooperation in South-eastern Europe: the enterprises’s point of view’, in Petrakos G. and Liargovas P. (eds.) Regional Development and Cross-Border Cooperation in Southeastern Europe, Volos: SEED/University of Thessaly Press pp. 239-261.
Metaxas T. and Petrakos G. (2003) ‘Regional competitiveness, cities competition and local economic development: A literature review’, Open Minds Conference Proceedings, Center for Social and Economic Research, University of Lodz, pp. 55-60.
Petrakos and Topaloglou (2003) ‘Integration and market dynamics in cross-border regions: A synthesis of theory and evidence’, Open Minds Conference Proceedings, Center for Social and Economic Research, University of Lodz, pp. 61-63.
Kotios A. and Petrakos G. (2003) ‘The Industrial and Trade Structure of the Greek and Turkish Economies: Possibilities for cooperation’ in Christos Kolias and Gulay Gunluk-Senesen (eds.) Greece and Turkey in the 21st century: Conflict or Cooperation? A Political Economy Perspective, New York: Nova Science Publishers, pp. 103-116.
Petrakos G. (2003) ‘The development of the Balkan region: strategies and policies in a fragmented economic space’ in Christos Kolias and Gulay Gunluk-Senesen (eds) Greece and Turkey in the 21st century: Conflict or Cooperation? A Political Economy Perspective, New York: Nova Science Publishers, pp. 89-101.
Petrakos G. (2003) ‘Trade relations of the Balkan countries: A comparative analysis’ in Petrakos G., Kotios A. and Chionis D. (eds.) International and Monetary Aspects of Transition in Southeastern Europe, University of Thessaly Press, pp. 15-46.
Rodriguez-Pose A., Petrakos G. (2002) ‘Integration economica y desequilibrios regionales en la union Europea’, in Mela Marquez J. M. (ed.) Cambios Regionales en la Union Europea y Nuevos Retos Territoriales, pp. 87-112.
Economou D. and Petrakos G. (2002) ‘Spatial adjustment and urban networks in the Balkan area’, in Integration of the Greater European Spaces, proceedings, Thessaloniki, Council of Europe Publishing, pp. 107-113.
Kotios A. and Petrakos G. (2002) ‘Introduction’ in Kotios and Petrakos (eds.) Restructuring and Development in Southeastern Europe, Volos: University of Thessaly Press, pp. 1-11.
Petrakos G. (2002) ‘The Balkans in the New European Economic Space: Problems of Adjustment and Policies of Development’, in Kotios and Petrakos (eds) Restructuring and Development in Southeastern Europe, Volos: University of Thessaly Press, pp. 15-40.
Petrakos G. and Totev S. (2001) ‘Economic performance and structure in the Balkan region’, in Petrakos and Totev (eds) The Development of the Balkan Region, Aldershot: Ashgate, 3-29.
Petrakos G. and Pitelis Ch. (2001) “Peripherality and integration: The experience of Greece as a member of the EU and its impications for the Balkan economies in Transition“, in Petrakos and Totev (eds) The Development of the Balkan Region, Aldershot: Ashgate, 283-316.
Petrakos G. (2001) ‘Greece and the Balkans: Geography lost and found’ in Petrakos and Totev (eds) The Development of the Balkan Region, Aldershot: Ashgate, 439-462.
Jackson M. and Petrakos G. (2001) ‘Industrial performance under Transition: the impact of structure and geography’, in Petrakos and Totev (eds) The Development of the Balkan Region, Aldershot: Ashgate, 141-174.
Petrakos G. (2001) ‘Fragmentation and conflict or integration and cooperation in the Balkans? Strategies of development for the 21^st century’, in Petrakos and Totev (eds) The Development of the Balkan Region, Aldershot: Ashgate, 219-234.
Petrakos G., Mayer G. and Gorzelak G. (2000) ‘The New Economic Geography of Europe’, in Petrakos, G., Maier, G. and Gorzelak, G. (eds) Integration and Transition in Europe: The Economic Geography of Interaction, London: Routledge, 1-37.
Petrakos, G. (2000) “The spatial dimension of east-west integration”, in Andrikopoulou and Kafkalas (eds) The Greece and the new European space, Themelio, pp. 185-212.
Petrakos, G. (2000) ‘Economy and space: towards a re-determination of relations and policies’, Seventeen papers for the planning, the cities and the development, Department of Planning and Regional Development, University of Thessaly, pp.299-322.
Petrakos G. (2000) ‘The spatial impact of East-West integration in Europe’, in Petrakos, Maier and Gorzelak (eds) Integration and Transition in Europe: The Economic Geography of Interaction, London: Routledge, 38-68.
Petrakos G. and Christodoulakis N. (2000) “Greece and the Balkans: The chalenge of integration”, in Petrakos, G., Maier, G. and Gorzelak, G. (eds) Integration and Transition in Europe: The Economic Geography of Interaction, London: Routledge, 269-294.
Petrakos, G. (2000) ‘The new geography of development in Europe and the position of the Balkans’, in G. Petrakos (eds) The Development of Balkans, Volos: University of Thessaly Press, pp. 13-35.
Petrakos, G. (2000) ‘The trade relations of Balkans’ in G. Petrakos (eds) The Development of Balkans, Volos: University of Thessaly Press, pp. 85-119.
Panteladis, G. and Petrakos, G. (2000) ‘The economic and structural characteristics of Balkan countries’, in G. Petrakos (eds) The Development of Balkans, Volos: University of Thessaly Press, pp 37-83.
Petrakos, G. and Tsiapa, M. (2000) ‘The evolution and structure of industry in the Balkan countries’, in G. Petrakos (eds) The Development of Balkans, Volos: University of Thessaly Press, 159-187.
Kotios, A. and Petrakos, G. (2000) ‘Towards a strategic plan for the development of Balkans’ in G. Petrakos (eds) The Development of Balkans, Volos: University of Thessaly Press, 459-507.
Petrakos, G. and Economou, D. (1999) ‘Internationalization and structural changes in the European system of urban centres‘ in Economou, D. and Petrakos, G. (eds) The development of Greek cities: interdisciplinary approaches of urban analysis and policy, University of Thessaly Press-Gutenberg, pp. 13–44.
Economou, D. and Petrakos, G. (1999) “Policies of residential development and urban organization in Greece” in Economou, D. and Petrakos, G. (eds) The development of Greek cities: interdisciplinary approaches of urban analysis and policy, University of Thessaly Press-Gutenberg, pp 413–446.
Petrakos, G. and Mardakis, P. (1999) ‘The recent changes in the Greek system of urban centres’ in Economou, D. and Petrakos, G. (eds) in Economou, D. and Petrakos, G. (eds) The development of Greek cities: interdisciplinary approaches of urban analysis and policy, University of Thessaly Press-Gutenberg, pp.45-64.
Petrakos, G. And Tsoukalas, D. (1999) ‘Metropolitan concentration in Greece: an empirical detection’ in Economou, D. and Petrakos, G. (eds) The development of Greek cities: interdisciplinary approaches of urban analysis and policy, University of Thessaly Press-Gutenberg, pp 247-266.
Petrakos, G. and Saratsis, G. (1997) ‘Regional inequalities and spatial specialization in Greece’, Kintis Α. (ed.) The present and the future of the Greek economy, Economic University of Athens-Gutenberg, Volume Β’, pp. 449-476.
Petrakos G. and Zikos (1996): “European Integration and Industrial Structure in Greece, Prospects and Possibilities for Convergence”, in in Paraskevopoulos, C, Grinspun, R. and Georgakopoulos, T. (eds) Economic Integration and Public Policy, London: Edward Elgar, 247-259.
Petrakos, G. and Tsoukalas, D. (1995) ‘The influence of the internalization of structural changes and of development in the phenomenon of urban polarization in Greece’, in Κ. Koutsopoulos (ed) interdisciplinary approaches in regional planning, Proceedings of the 2^nd Greek Conference RSA, National Technical University 273-295.
Petrakos, G. and Kotzamanis, V. (1994) ‘The metropolitan concentration in Greece: evaluation of the chronological se ries for the period 1961-1991’, in V. Kotzamanis, L. Maratou-Alipranti (eds) The demographic evolution in the post–war Greece, Livani – Nea Sinora publications, pp. 221-241.
Petrakos, G. (1993) “The movement of employment in the space and the unemployment of urban centres: from the neoclassical to the stochastic models”, in P. Getmisis, G. Kafkalas and N. Maravegias Urban and Regional Development. Theory, Methodology, Policy”, Themelio publications, 211-238.
Petrakos G., S. Zikos (1993) “Structure Industrielle et Changements dans la Peripherie Europeenee: La cas de la Grece” Suds et iles Mediterraneennes, Universite de Corte, pp. 251-260.
Petrakos, G., Maloutas, T. and Economou, D (1993) “Assessment of spatial development policies on basis on the industrial employment in the urban centres”, in Κ. Koutsopoulos (ed) Regional Science in Greece: Review and perspectives, Proceddings of the 1^st Greek Conference RSA, National Technical University, pp. 66-91.
Zikos S., G. Petrakos (1991) “Kleine und mittlere Betriebe in Strukturschwachen Regionen Griechenlands”, Strukturelle Entwicklung und Wirtschaftspolitik, Beitraege zum Siedlungs und Wohnungswesen und zur Raumplanung, Band 144, pp. 249-262.

Journals articles with reviews

Πετράκος Γ. (2023) “Καινοτόμες online υπηρεσίες υποστήριξης της επιχειρηματικότητας στην ελληνική περιφέρεια: το Ιατρείο Μικρών Επιχειρήσεων του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας”, Αειχώρος.
Petrakos G., Topaloglou L., Anagnostou A. and Cupcea (2021) ‘Geographies of (in)justice and the (in)effectiveness of place-based policies in Greece’, European Planning Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2021.1928050 .
Adamakou, M.; Niavis, S.; Kallioras, D.; Petrakos, G. (2021) ‘Understanding the Regional Engagement of Universities from a Stakeholders’ Perspective: The Case of the University of Thessaly, Greece’ Sustainability 2021, 13, 10565. https://doi.org/10.3390/su131910565
Adamakou M., Kallioras D. and Petrakos G. (2021) ‘Detecting Convergence Trends among EU Universities’, Economies 9(42):1-8. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/economies9020042
Kallioras D., Petrakos G. and Tsiapa M. (2021) ‘The Geography of Trade among the European Union and the European Neighborhood Policy Countries’, Economic Studies, 30(1):3-18.
Petrakos G, Sotiriou A. (2021) ‘Grexit and Brexit: Incidents, accidents and wake-up calls on the bumpy road of European (dis)integration’. European Urban and Regional Studies, 28(1):20–25. doi:1177/0969776420970613
Petrakos G., Kallioras D. and Artelaris P. (2020) ‘Convergence and public debt in the European Union: an overlooked trade-off?’ Regional and Federal Studies, DOI: 10.1080/13597566.2020.1809382.
Kallioras D., Monastiriotis, V. and Petrakos G. (2018) ‘Spatial dynamics and agglomeration forces in the external EU periphery’, The Annals of Regional Science, 60: 591-612.
Monastiriotis, V., Kallioras D. and Petrakos G. (2017) ‘The regional impact of European Union Association Agreements: An event-analysis approach to the case of Central and Eastern Europe’, Regional Studies, 51(10): 1454-1468.
Petrakos, G. and Psycharis, Y. (2016) ‘The spatial aspects of economic crisis in Greece’, Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, 9(1): 137-152.
Petrakos G., Tsiapa M. and Kallioras D. (2016) ‘Regional Inequalities in the European Neighborhood Countries: The effects of Growth and Integration’, Environment and Planning C, 34(4): 698-716.
Anagnostou A., Kallioras D. and Petrakos G. (2016) ‘Integrating the Neighbors: Trade relations between the EU and the ENP countries’, Comparative Economic Studies, 58(1): 17-42.
Artelaris P. and Petrakos G. (2016) ‘Intraregional spatial inequalities and regional economic growth in the EU: Beyond the Inverted-U hypothesis’, International Regional science Review, 39(3): 291-317.
Petrakos G. (2014) ‘Economic Crisis in Greece: European and Domestic Market and Policy Failures’ forthcoming to Region et Developpement, 39: 9-33.
Petrakos, G. (2012) “Integration, spatial dynamics and regional policy dilemmas in the European Union”, Region and Periphery, 2: 7-20.
Artelaris, P., Kallioras, D., Karaganis, P. and Petrakos, G. (2012) “Detecting Convergence and Divergence Sub-Clubs: An Illustrative Analysis for Greek Regions”, The Empirical Economics Letters, 11(8): 821-828.
Petrakos, G. Fotopoulos, G. and Kallioras, D. (2012) ‘Peripherality and Integration: Industrial Growth and Decline in the Greek Regions’, Environment and Planning C, 30(2):347-361.
Petrakos, G., Kallioras, D. and Anagnostou, A. (2011) ‘Regional convergence and growth in Europe: understanding patterns and determinants, European Urban and Regional Studies, 18(4): 375-391.
Artelaris, P., Kallioras, D. and Petrakos, G. (2011) ‘Regional income disparities in Greece, 1995-2005: An investigation of the club – convergence hypothesis’, Aeihoros, 15: 42-67.
Artelaris, P., Arvanitidis, P. and Petrakos, G. (2011) ‘Convergence patterns in the world economy: exploring the non-linearity hypothesis’, Journal of Economic Studies, 38(3): 236-252.
Arvanitidis, P., Petrakos, G. and Pavleas, S. (2010) “On the dynamics of growth performance: an expert survey”, Contributions to Political Economy, 29: 59-86.
Artelaris, P. Kallioras, D. and Petrakos, G. (2010) “Regional inequalities and convergence clubs in the European Union New Member States”, Eastern Journal of European Studies, 1(1):113-133.
Monastiriotis, V. and Petrakos, G. (2010) “Twenty Years of Economic Transition in the Balkans: transition failures and development challenges”, Southeastern Europe, 34(2): 54-174.
Kallioras, D. and Petrakos, G. (2010) “Industrial growth, economic integration and structural change: evidence from the EU new member-states”, Annals of Regional Science, 45(3), pp. 667-680.
Fotopoulos, G., Kallioras, D. and Petrakos, G. (2010) ‘Spatial variations in Greek manufacturing employment growth: the effects of specialization and international trade, Papers in Regional Science, 89: 109-133.
Monastiriotis, V. and Petrakos, G. (2009) “Local Sustainable Development and Spatial Cohesion in the Post-transition Balkans: in search of a developmental model”, GreeSE Paper No29, Hellenic Observatory Papers on Greece and Southeast Europe, LS
Petrakos, G. and Artelaris, P. (2009) “European regional convergence revisited: A Weighted Least Squares approach”, Growth and Change, 40(2): 314-331.
Arvanitidis, P. Lalenis, K. Petrakos, G. and Psycharis, Y. (2009) “Economic aspects of urban green space: a survey of perceptions and attitudes”, International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management, 11(1), pp.143-168.
Topaloglou, L. and Petrakos, G. (2009) “Tracing the parameters of a theoretical model on economic geography of borders”, Aeihoros, 12: 34-56 (in Greek).
Arvanitidis, P., Pavleas, S. and Petrakos, G. (2009) “The metropolitan supremacy in the southeast Europe: an empirical investigation”, The podium of social sciences, 56: 5-42.
Petrakos, G. (2008) ‘Regional inequalities in Europe: Evidence, theory and policy’ Town Planning Review, Viewpoint, 79(5): i-vii.
Arvanitidis, P. and Petrakos G. (2008) “Metropolitan Development and Cooperation in Southeastern Europe”, Région et Développement, 27: 133-159.
Artelaris, P., Petrakos, G. και Psycharis, G. (2008), ‘Re-examining regional convergence in the EU regions’, Geographies, 14: 79-93 (in Greek).
Petrakos, G. and Tranos, M. (2008), ‘Egnatia Highway and regional development: a theoretical and empirical research’, Review of Economic Sciences, 14: 127-160 (in Greek).
Petrakos, G. and Topaloglou, E. (2008), ‘Economic geography and European integration: The effects on the EU’s external borders’, International Journal of Public Policy, 3(3-4): 146-162.
Anagnostou, A., Artelaris, P., Petrakos, G. and Psycharis, Y. (2008) ‘Growth and Convergence-Divergence trends in the European Union’, Italian Journal of Regional Science, 7(4):9-29.
Petrakos, G. (2008) ‘Regional growth, inequality and integration in the EU: an introduction’, Italian Journal of Regional Science, 7(4):5-8.
Topaloglou, E. and Petrakos, G. (2007) ‘The geography of attitudes and perceptions in the external borders of the EU’, Geographies 13: 125-144 (in Greek).
Arvanitidis, P. and Petrakos, G. (2006), Understanding Economic Change in the Cities: A Review of Evidence and Theory, European Spatial Research and Policy, 13(2): 97-122.
Petrakos, G., Fotopoulos, G. and Kallioras, D. (2006), Regional-Industrial Patterns in the EU New Member-States: Detailed Analysis for Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Slovenia and Estonia, Papeles de Economia Espanola, 107: 160-175, (in Spanish).
Topaloglou, E., Kallioras, D., Manetos, P. and Petrakos, G. (2005), Towards a border regions typology in the enlarged EU, Journal of Borderland Studies, 20(2): 67-89.
Petrakos, G., Rodriguez-Pose, A., Rovolis A. (2005) ‘Growth, Integration and Regional Inequalities in Europe’, Environment and Planning A, 37(10): 1837-1855.
Coccosis, H., Economou, D. and Petrakos, G. (2005) ‘The ESDP relevance to a distant partner: Greece’, European Planning Studies, 13(2): 253-264.
Polyzos, S., Petrakos, G., Arabatzis, G. and Soutsas, Κ. (2005) “Natural Resources and Regional Inequalities in Greece”, Geotechnical Scientific Issues, 16 (3): 63-79.
Petrakos, G. and Economou, D. (2004) ‘Spatial Asymmetries in Southeastern Europe’, Journal of Economic Asymmetries, 1(1): 127-149.
Petrakos, G., Psycharis, I. and Kallioras, D. (2004) ‘Regional inequalities in the New Member States of the EU’, TOPOS, 22/23: 155-177 (in Greek)
Rodriguez-Pose, A. and Petrakos, G. (2004) “Integración económica y desequilibrios territoriales en la Unión Europea” (Economic integration and regional disparities in the EU), EURE Revista Latinoamericana de Estudios Urbano Regionales, XXIX(89): 63-80.
Petrakos, G. (2004) ‘Regional inequalities and regional policy in Greece’, Aeihoros 3(1): 6-31 (in Greek).
Papadoulis, A., Petrakos, G. and Psycharis, G. (2004) “Policies of investment incentives and regional development: an overview and a first assessment”, Review of Economic Sciences, 5: 5-40 (in Greek).
Papadoulis, A. and Petrakos, G. (2004) ‘Local government and local economy of the Magnisia: Converging or diverging perceptions for the development?’ Review of decentralization, local government and regional development, 35: 14-25 (in Greek).
Petrakos, G. And Psycharis, G. (2003) ‘The regional inequalities in Greece: An alternative calculation method’, Tehnika Hronika, Series ΙΙ, 1-2 (in Greek).
Dimitrov, M., Petrakos, G., Totev, S. and Tsiapa, M. (2003) ‘Cross-border cooperation in South-eastern Europe: the enterprises’ point of view’, Eastern European Economics, 41(6): 5-25.
Petrakos, G. and Rondriguez-Pose, A. (2003) ‘Regional Inequalities in the EU-15’, TOPOS, 20/21: 51-76 (in Greek).
Petrakos, G. (2003) ‘Peripheral European Transitions: The Trade Relations of the Balkan Countries’ South-Eastern Europe Journal of Economics, 1(1): 41-64.
Petrakos G. (2002) ‘The Balkans in the New European Economic Space: Prospects of Adjustment and Policies of Development’, Eastern European Economics, 40(4):6-30.
Petrakos, G. and Economou D. (2002) ‘The Spatial Aspects of Development in Southeastern Europe’ Spatium, 8:1-13.
Petrakos, G. and Tsiapa, M. (2001) ‘The Spatial Aspects of Enterprise Learning in Transition Countries’, Regional Studies, 35(6):549-562.
Petrakos, G. (2001) ‘The Spatial Impact of East-West Integration in Europe’, ACE Discussion Papers Series, 26, European Commission.
Petrakos, G. (2001) ‘The Trade Relations between Greece and FYROM’, Agora Without Frontiers, 6(3):240-262 (Special English Edition).
Psycharis, G. and Petrakos, G. (2001) ‘The teaching of the economies of space at the Departments of Economic sciences’, Geographies, 2:40-52 (in Greek).
Petrakos, G. (2001) “Patterns of Regional Inequality in Transition Economies”, European Planning Studies, 9(3):359-383.
Petrakos, G. (2001) ‘Rebuilding the ravaged Balkans: Europe needs a new development policy’, in Transition, 12(2):18-19, The World Bank Group.
Polyzos, S. And Petrakos, G. (2001) ‘Location of enterprises in Greece: a shift share analysis and an empirical assessment’, Topos, 17: 93-123 (in Greek).
Petrakos, G. and Saratsis, G. (2000) “Regional Inequalities in Greece“, Papers in Regional Science, 79(1):57-74.
Jackson, M. and Petrakos, G. (2000) ‘Regional differences in the impact of EU integration on the industrial structure and competitiveness of CEFTA countries’, Acta Oeconomica Pragensia, 8:97-144.
Petrakos, G. and Totev, S. (2000) “Economic Structure and Change in the Balkan Region: Implications for Integration, Transition and Economic Cooperation“, International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, 24:95-113.
Ioannidis, Y. and Petrakos, G. (2000) ‘Regional disparities in Greece: The performance of Crete, Peloponnese and Thessaly’ European Investment Bank Papers, 5(1):31-58.
Petrakos, G. (2000) ‘The Trade Relations between Greece and The F.Y.R. of Macedonia’, Agora without Frontiers, 6(3):240-262
Polyzos, S. and Petrakos, G. (2000a) ‘The effect of the interregional projects in the trade changes: a methodological approach’, Tehnika Hronika, Series ΙΙ, vol.1-2, pp. 47-58 (in Greek).
Polyzos, S. and Petrakos, G. (2000b) ‘Interregional road distances and productivity of regions: an empirical assessment’, Tehnika Hronika, Series ΙΙ, 1-2: 59-68 (in Greek).
Petrakos, G., Karaveli, E. and Mardakis, P. (2000) “Recent Developments in the Greek System of Urban Centers”, Environment and Planning: B, 27:169-181.
Petrakos, G. (1999) “La Grece et les Balkans: Une Geographie perdue at retrouvee“, Revue d’ Etudes Comparatives Est-Quest, 30(4):177-199.
Petrakos, G. (1999) ‘Fragmentation and Conflict or Integration and Cooperation in the Balkans? Options and Strategies of Development for the 21^st Century’, Defensor Pacis, 3:77-92.
Petrakos, G. (1998) “The spatial impact of economic change in Europe“, (Book review), Journal of Comparative Economics, 26:565-566.
Mertzanis, H. and Petrakos, G. (1998) Changing Landscapes in Europe’s Economic Structure, Transition, 9(2):12-13, The World Bank.
Petrakos, G. (1997), “A European Macro-Region in the Making? The Balkan Trade Relations of Greece”, European Planning Studies, 5(4):515-533.
Petrakos, G. (1997) “The Regional Structure of Albania, Bulgaria and Greece: Implications for Cooperation and Development”, European Urban and Regional Studies, 4(3):193-208.
Petrakos, (1997) “Industrial Structure and Change in the European Union: Comparative Analysis and Implications for Transition Economies”, Eastern European Economics, 35(2):41-63.
Petrakos, G. and Mardakis, P. (1997) “The recent changes of the Greek system of urban centres”, Topos, 12:77-103 (in Greek).
Petrakos, G. and Christodoulakis N. (1997) “Economic Development in the Balkan Countries and the Role of Greece: From Bilateral Relations to the Challenge of Integration”, Discussion Paper Series No 1620, CEPR, London.
Petrakos, (1996) “The Regional Dimension of Transition in Eastern and Central European Countries: An Assessment“, Eastern European Economics, 34(5):5-38.
Petrakos, (1996) “Small Enterprise Development and Regional Policy: Comparative Analysis and Implications for Eastern and Central European Countries”, Eastern European Economics, 34(2):31-64.
Petrakos, G. (1996) ‘The cross-border relations of Greece, Albania and Bulgaria through the INTERREG και PHARE-CBC projects’, Market without frontiers, 1(4):312-325 (in Greek).
Petrakos, G. (1995) ‘European integration and Balkan economic policy: problems and perspectives of cross border cooperation of Greece, Albania and Bulgaria’, The podium of the International Relations, 2:23-34.
Petrakos, G. (1995) The new geography of Balkans: consequences and perspectives of the cross border cooperation of Greece, Albania and Bulgaria’’, Topos, 10:3-41.
Petrakos (1994) “Small Industrial Firms and Regional Development in Eastern and Central Europe, Lessons from the Western European Experience“, Coexistence: A Review of East-West and Development Issues, 31(3):241-258.
Petrakos, G. And Kotzamanis, V. (1993) “Metropolitan concentration and the size of the metropolis in Greece, 1961-1991”, The podium of the Social Sciences, 11:107-124.
Petrakos, G. Economou, D. and Maloutas, T. (1993) “Spatial development policies and industrial employment in the urban centres”, Tehnika Hronika, Scientific area Α, 13(4):285-317 (in Greek).
Petrakos, G. (1992) “Urban Concentration and Agglomeration Economies: Re-examining the relationship“, Urban Studies, 29(8):1219-1230.
Petrakos, G. and Zikos, S. (1992) “The degree of exploiation of fixed capital and the assessment of the productive dynamism of branches of Greek manufacturing, 1963-1983”, Spoudai, 42(2):130-152 (in Greek).
Petrakos G. and S. Zikos (1991) “The Decline of Greek Industrial Growth, 1963-1983”, Vierteljahreshefte zur Wirtschaftsforschung, 3/4:156-165 (in Greek).
Petrakos, G, Zikos, S. and Zaharopoulos, T. (1991) “Small-medium size enterprises and development strategy in local scale: an empirical approach in the prefecture of Karditsa”, Topos, 3:69-96 (in Greek).
Petrakos, G, Zikos, S and Zaharopoulos T. (1991) “Flexible local syncronizatiom: an endogenous development strategy”, Topos, 4:175-180 (in Greek).
Petrakos G. (1991) “The economic Consequences of Immigration“, Book review, Journal of Comparative Economics, 15:562-565.
Petrakos (1989) “Urbanization and International Trade in Developing Countries“, World Development, 17(8):1269-1277.
Petrakos G., Brada C. (1989) “Metropolitan Concentration in Developing Countries“, Kyklos: The International Review of Social Sciences, 42(4):556-578.

Conference proceedings with reviews

Petrakos G., Artelaris P., Kallioras D. and Tsiapa M. (2013) “The Geography of Trade between the EU and the ENP Countries: Emerging Patterns and Policy Recommendations”, Proceedings of the 53rd European Regional Science Association Congress: Regional Integration: Europe, the Mediterranean and the World Economy, CD Edition.
Petrakos G., Artelaris P., Kallioras D. και Tsiapa M. (2013), The Geography of Trade between the EU and the ENP Countries: Emerging Patterns and Policy Recommendations, Πρακτικά 11ου Εθνικού Συνεδρίου Ελληνικού Τμήματος της Ευρωπαϊκής Εταιρείας Περιφερειακής Επιστήμης: Αγροτική Οικονομία, Ύπαιθρος Χώρος, Τοπική και Περιφερειακή Ανάπτυξη, Έκδοση CD.
Kallioras D., Artelaris P., Petrakos G. and Tsiapa M. (2013), “The Geography of Trade between the EU and the ENP Countries”, Proceedings of the XIV International Academic Conference on Economic and Social Development, CD Edition

Announcements in scientific conferences without proceedings

Pavleas, S. and Petrakos, G. (2015) “The Status Quo of the European urban system”, 24-27 September 2015, University of Thessaly, Department of Planning and Regional Development, Volos.
Petrakos G. (2013) ‘The economic crisis in Greece: European and domestic market and policy failures’, 4th Conference of the GDRI-DREEM: “Evaluation of Economic Policies and Institutional Changes in Mediterranean Countries”, Invited Speaker, Villa Finaly, Florence, 12-13 September 2013
Petrakos G., Artelaris, P. and Kallioras D. (2013) ‘Debt-led Convergence in Europe’ 53^rd ERSA Congress “Regional Integration: Europe, the Mediteranean and the World Economy”, Palermo, 27-31 August 2013
Petrakos G. (2013) ‘Integration, spatial dynamics and regional policy dilemmas in the European Union’, RESPAG 2^nd International Scientific Conference on Regional Development, Spatial Planning and Strategic Governance, Keynote Speaker, Belgrade, 22-25 May 2013
Petrakos G. (2013) ‘Growth, integration and structural change in the Balkans and Eastern Europe: An assessment’ in 5^th International Conference The Economies of Balkans and Eastern Europe in the Changed World, EBEEC, Keynote Speaker, Istanbul, 9-11 May 2013.
Petrakos G., Artelaris, P., Kallioras D. and Tsiapa M. (2012) ‘The Geography of Trade in the ENP Area’, “52^nd European Regional Science Association Congress: Regions in Motion: Breaking the Path”, Bratislava, 21-25/08/2012
Petrakos G. (2011) ‘Integration, spatial dynamics and regional policy dilemmas in the European Union’, Presentation in the Polish Presidency International Seminar on the Territorial dimension of development policies, Invited Speaker, 18-19 July 2011, Ostróda, Poland.
Petrakos G. (2011) “Γεωγραφίες Αποκλίσεων: Προκλίσεις για τις Θεωρίες και τις Πολιτικές Συνοχής και Ανάπτυξης”, 9^ο Εθνικό Συνέδριο της Ελληνικής Εταιρείας Περιφερειακής Επιστήμης με θέμα: ‘Περιφερειακή Ανάπτυξη και Οικονομική Κρίση΄, Προσκεκλημένος Ομιλητής, Αθήνα Νοέμβριος 2011.
Artelaris P., Kallioras D. and Petrakos G. (2010) “Examining for the Existence of Regional Convergence Clubs in Greece”, 50^th European Congress of the European Regional Science Association – Sustainable Regional Growth and Development in the Creative Knowledge Economy, Jönköping, Sweden, 19–23 August 2010.
Kallioras D., Petrakos G., Topaloglou L. and Tsiapa M. (2010) “The Determinants of Growth in EU Border Regions”, “50^th European Congress of the European Regional Science Association – Sustainable Regional Growth and Development in the Creative Knowledge Economy”, Jönköping, Sweden, 19–23 August 2010.
14. Topaloglou L., Kallioras D., Petrakos G. and Tsiapa M. (2010) “Detecting the parameters of interaction and development along the EU Border Space”, The 2010 ABS Conference “The multifaceted economic and political geographies of internal and external EU borders”, 23-25 September 2010, Veria, Greece.
Petrakos G. (2009) “The Balkan Economies 1989-2009: The Experience of Two Decades of Integration and Transition”, ‘Global Business Symposium on Southeastern Europe after the Crunch’, Keynote Speaker, University of Cambridge, Athens 28-29 November 2009.
Monastiriotis V. and Petrakos G. (2009) “Local sustainable development and spatial cohesion in post-transition Balkans”, International scientific conference on ‘Regional development, spatial planning and strategic governance’, Institute of Architecture and Urban & Spatial Planning of Serbia, Belgrade, December 2009.
Petrakos G. (2009) “Unbalanced Growth”, MIBES International Conference, Keynote Speaker, Florina 18-20 September 2009.
Petrakos G. (2008) “On the Dynamics of Economic Growth: An Expert Survey”, Conference on Dynamic Regions in a Knowledge-Driven Global Economy: Lessons and Policy Implications for the European Union, Invited Speaker, Brussels 27 November 2008
Petrakos G. (2008) “Regional Inequalities and Regional Growth in the EU”, International Conference, University of National and World Economy, Invited Speaker, Sofia 21 November 2008
Petrakos G. (2008) “Regional Inequalities and Regional Growth in Europe”, International Conference Transnational Europe: Promise, Paradox, Limits”, Invited Speaker, Carleton University, Ottawa 17-18 October 2008.
Petrakos G. (2008) “Understanding Economic Dynamism: Lessons and Policy Implications”, Workshop on Dynamic Regions in a Knowledge-Driven Global Economy: Lessons and Policy Implications for the European Union, Invited Speaker, Ljubljana 3-4 October 2008.
Artelaris P., Arvanitidis P. and Petrakos G. (2008) “A Model of Regional Inequalities and Regional Growth in Europe”, 48^th Congress of the European Regional Science Association, Liverpool, 27-30 August 2008.
Petrakos G. (2008) “Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development: A Southern European Perspective”, International Workshop “Human Capital, Social Capital and Creative Capital as Sources of Regional Growth”, Invited Speaker, Tinbergen Institute and VU University, Amsterdam 30 June & 1 July, 2008.
Petrakos G. (2008) “Convergence patterns in the world economy: exploring the non-linearity hypothesis”, Workshop on: Dynamic Regions in a Knowledge-Driven Global Economy: Lessons and Policy Implications for the European Union, Milano, 24-26 March 2008.
Petrakos G. and Kallioras D. (2008) “Regional Growth in Europe” World Congress of the Regional Science Association International, Sao Paulo 17-19 March 2008.
Arvanitidis P., Petrakos G. and Pavleas S. (2007) “Determinants of economic growth: the experts’ view”, 47^th Congress of the European Regional Science Association, Paris, 27-30 August 2007.
Petrakos G. (2007) “Determinants of Economic Growth”, International Conference on Economic Cooperation in South-East Europe: Problems and Prospects, Invited Speaker, University of National and World Economy, Sofia 26 October 2007.
Petrakos G. (2007) “Economic Geography and European Integration: The effects on the EU External Border Regions”, International Conference Regional Development in Central and Eastern Europe, University of Warsaw, Invited Speaker, Warsaw 20-22 September 2007.

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