George Tridimas

George Tridimas is Professor of Political Economy at Ulster University Business School, Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics. He holds a prominent position in political economy research with an extensive publication record spanning several decades.

His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Athens, and both Master's and Doctoral degrees in Economics from the University of Oxford. Prior to his current position, he held academic appointments at the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa and the University of Reading in England.

• PhD, University of Oxford (Award Date: January 25, 1991)
• Master, University of Oxford (Award Date: November 6, 1982)
• Bachelor, University of Athens (Award Date: July 10, 1979)

Professor Tridimas's research focuses on political economy, public economics, and law and economics, with particular emphasis on collective decision-making mechanisms including elections, referendums, and power-sharing arrangements in divided societies. His work uniquely bridges ancient historical contexts (particularly ancient Athens and Sparta) with contemporary political economy questions. His research methodology combines theoretical modeling, policy analysis, and applied econometrics while maintaining a strong interdisciplinary approach that incorporates insights from history, political science, and law.

His recent publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory examining ancient Greek political and economic systems through a modern political economy lens, with particular focus on democratic institutions, conflict resolution mechanisms, and institutional design. These works reveal his distinctive scholarly contribution connecting historical institutional analysis with contemporary political economy questions.

His scholarly recognition includes the Elsevier Reviewer Recognition award (2018). He serves on the editorial boards of the European Journal of Political Economy and Constitutional Political Economy, and is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the German-Greek Yearbook of Political Economy.

Professor Tridimas has received research funding from prestigious organizations including the British Academy and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). His academic reach extends internationally through visiting fellowships in Canada, the Czech Republic, Romania, and the USA. He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, recognizing his contributions to academic teaching and learning.