Sartzetakis Eftihios

Eftichios Sartzetakis is an Associate Professor of Environmental Economics at the Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece, and currently serves as Dean. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Carleton University (1993), an M.A. from the University of Saskatchewan (1988), and a B.A. (Honours Economics) from the University of Macedonia (1986). His academic roles include teaching courses in Environmental Economics, Industrial Organization, and Regulatory Economics. He has held positions at institutions like the University College of the Cariboo (Canada) and served as Chairperson there (1998–2000).

His research focuses on environmental economics, including regulatory frameworks, international environmental agreements, and market-based environmental policies. Notable contributions include analyses of emission permit markets, the double dividend hypothesis, and the role of information in environmental policy. He has led and participated in major research programs, such as the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment and initiatives on university environmental management (e.g., the EMAS-EDIN program, making the University of Macedonia the first Greek institution certified under EMAS).

He has published extensively in journals like the Journal of Regulatory Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics, and contributed to edited volumes such as Environmental Policy and Market Structure. His work emphasizes the intersection of environmental policy with industrial organization and international cooperation. He has advised on environmental and sustainability matters for Greek and international bodies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations.

His academic leadership includes coordinating environmental education programs at the University of Macedonia and serving on committees for sustainable development. His research and teaching reflect a commitment to addressing global environmental challenges through interdisciplinary approaches.