Greek corporate strategies in the Balkans: the consequences of post1989 reforms for investment and trade

The thesis deals with the Greek business activity in response to the reforms that were initialed in Eastern Europe in 1989. The focus is on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as a major corporate strategy of Greek firms. The thesis attempts to explain (he novel phenomenon Greek FDI. The aim of the thesis is to contribute in the understanding of the Greek FDI phenomenon, examine the nature and the process of Greek FDI, and evaluate the consequences for the Greek economy.