CLERIDES SOFRONIS

CLERIDES SOFRONIS is a Professor and Dean of the School of Economics and Management at the University of Cyprus. He holds a BA in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin and a PhD in Economics from Yale University. Prior to his current role, he has worked as a researcher at the World Bank and taught at Yale University and the European University Institute, with a visiting scholar position at Northwestern University. He is also a research fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and a senior fellow at the Rimini Centre for Economic Analysis.

• Education: BA (Economics & Mathematics) – University of Wisconsin; PhD (Economics) – Yale University

His research interests focus on Industrial Organization, Microeconomics, and the History of Economic Thought. He examines how firms and consumers respond to market dynamics, regulatory changes, and global shocks, with a strong emphasis on Cyprus’s economic challenges and Eurozone policy analysis. His work integrates empirical methods with policy design, addressing topics such as price discrimination, energy market pass-through effects, and financial sector reforms.

His publications explore themes like consumer sentiment in response to energy prices, car ownership trends, banking crises, and feebates for green transportation. These reflect a strategic focus on regional and global economic policy issues. He has contributed to understanding Cyprus’s unique economic landscape through studies on tourism, labor markets, and competition law.

• Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided texts.

In his administrative and academic roles, he oversees educational and research initiatives in the School of Economics and Management. His advising contributions are not detailed here, but his academic leadership and policy-focused research highlight his engagement with graduate education and institutional governance.

He collaborates with prestigious institutions like CEPR and the Rimini Centre, contributing to interdisciplinary policy research teams and fostering academic partnerships.