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Thanasis Stengos is a Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics and Finance at the University of Guelph, where he has served since 1984 and held a University Research Chair from 2014 to 2019. He serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Econometrics, Empirical Economics, and Economics Letters, and co-editor of the Review of Economic Analysis.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD in Economics from Queen's University (1984)
- MSc in Economics from London School of Economics (1980)
- BSc in Economics from London School of Economics (1979)
Stengos specializes in econometric theory and applications, with core expertise in nonparametric methods, threshold regression models, and convergence analysis. His research bridges theoretical econometrics with empirical applications in economic growth, environmental policy, and financial systems, consistently advancing methodological rigor in high-impact economic studies.
His recent publications demonstrate a cohesive trajectory applying advanced semi-parametric techniques to critical socioeconomic issues: analyzing corruption's impact on firm training, measuring organized crime, evaluating democracy's influence on foreign investment, and modeling financial development effects. These works collectively emphasize robust empirical frameworks for policy-relevant economic insights.
Key recognition includes:
- University Research Chair (2014-2019)
Stengos actively mentors graduate students (accepting new students in Fall 2022/2023) and has secured substantial research funding:
- SSHRC Insight Grant ($98,500, 2016-2021)
- NSERC Discovery Grant ($105,000, 2021-2026)
- NSERC Discovery Grant ($105,000, 2015-2020)
While no dedicated laboratory is specified, his extensive international collaborations and editorial leadership demonstrate active integration within global econometrics research networks, including presentations at major conferences like the International Association for Applied Econometrics.
