About
Ellie Tragakes has written a textbook entitled 'Economics for the IB Diploma', which was completed during her tenure as Chief Examiner. This book reflects her strong academic background in Economics, her many years of teaching the subject, as well as her extensive working and research experience as an economist in a variety of national and international settings.
Experience with the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Ellie Tragakes served as Chief Examiner for IB Economics during the period September 2007 to August 2009. In addition to marking and setting examination papers, she was involved in the curriculum review for the new syllabus (for first examinations in May 2013). She now continues in the roles of examiner and paper setter.
Educational Background
- Ph.D.
- University of Maryland
(College Park, Maryland) - M.Soc.Sc.
- University of Birmingham
(United Kingdom) - B.A.
- Barnard College, Columbia University
(New York)
Teaching experience
Ellie Tragakes is Adjunct Professor of Economics at the American College of Greece, where she has been teaching since 1996. She teaches Economic principles (Micro and Macro), Health Economics and Economic Development.
Other professional experience
Ellie Tragakes has worked in various organizations, including:
- World Health Organization (Copenhagen, Denmark; on a variety of health system projects)
- Eurobank (Athens, Greece; on the implications of global pension reforms for stock market development)
- Hafnia Holding/Hafnia Capital Bank (Copenhagen, Denmark; on European financial services)
- World Bank (Washington, D.C.; on agricultural development in sub-Saharan Africa)
- US Department of Agriculture (Washington, D.C.; on US-EU agricultural trade relations)
- Institute of Economic and Industrial Research (Athens, Greece; on impacts of Greece's membership in the European Economic Community)
Author of the textbook
'Economics for the IB Diploma'
(ISBN -13: 9780521744348)
Ellie Tragakes has written a textbook entitled 'Economics for the IB Diploma', published by Cambridge University Press. Designed for class use and independent study, the text offers a thoroughly international perspective and an in-depth analysis of all topics covered in the IB syllabus, at both Standard and Higher Levels.
The book is accompanied by a CD-ROM including model answers to select review questions, case studies with exam-style data-response questions, and guidance concerning preparation of evaluation questions.
You can explore the book by visiting the following link:
Click here to examine:
- the detailed table of contents
- an excerpt of Chapter 1
- a sample chapter (Chapter 13, "Balance of payments and exchange rates')
- the Introduction to the CD-ROM
- the preface
- the index
- an interview with Ellie Tragakes
Research experience
Ellie Tragakes has over forty professional publications, many of these in the area of health systems, health system financing and reforms. See examples of her publications here.