My name is Stefanos Stavrianos and I entered economics with curiosity about
how societies make choices. Over time, this curiosity drew me toward
econometrics, statistics, and mathematics. These fields gave me tools that
sharpen my view of markets and institutions. They allow me to test claims with
precision and to question ideas that appear certain. I never treat numbers as
an end. I treat them as instruments that help me understand behaviour,
incentives, and power.
My PhD focuses on the political economy of food security. I chose this topic because food systems reveal hidden tensions between policy, markets, and society. A price that rises, a shortage that appears, or a policy that fails each reflects a deeper structure. My quantitative background supports my attempt to uncover these structures and to show how they shape economic outcomes.
This research also connects with broader themes that interest me. Economic theory, political economy, industrial organization, and inequality all influence the way a society secures its food supply. I want to explore these links because they show that food security does not depend only on production. It depends on institutions, incentives, and decisions that extend far beyond the field.
I plan to use this blog as a place where I present this journey. I want to share ideas, results, and questions that arise as I work through my topic. My aim is not to produce technical notes. My aim is to open the subject to anyone who wishes to follow the path with me.
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