The Department of Economics of the University of Piraeus has been at the forefront of our institution even before it became a university, forming the core of the curriculum of the “School of Industrial Studies”, which was aspiring to provide “economics and managerial education to executives of the private sector, public services and non-profit organization” from its conception. Operating independently for more than 4 decades, the Department of Economics is continuing this mission, offering degrees at the bachelor, master and PhD level. Its educational purpose is carried out by a faculty skilled in in teaching as well as research, finding themselves at the top 10% of economics authors. The Department of Economics places great importance on cooperation with other universities and organizations in Greece and abroad, on creating Links with the Labor Market through internships and other types of collaborations, and on the values of Excellence in Research and Education, Social Responsibility and Contribution to Society and the Economy. Research constitutes one of our department’s main pillars, a commitment that is reflect in the quality of our faculty’s published works. Most of our faculty’s research is focused on applying economic tools to understand real world problems. Empirical research may identify economic patterns, test theoretical models of behaviour, propose and test new business models for building strategic advantage, or evaluate the effectiveness of alternative economic policies. Theoretical research may shed new light on the behaviour and interaction of economic agents, establish new conceptual frameworks for studying markets and economic institutions, or lead to new statistical and analytic tools. (https://www.unipi.gr/en/department-of-economics/)