The Department of Economics collaborates with the C.E.D.I.M.E.S institute based in Paris.

Objects of the Research Institute are the following:

• The theoretical and applied research of economic and social phenomena
• Theoretical and applied research of economic phenomena at international and regional level, with emphasis and specialization in the following areas:

1. Development management in a national and international competitive environment.
2. The management of economic crises and conflicts (international and regional)
3. The strategic economic planning and the analysis of the national, international and regional situation.
4. The international investments of new economies and technologies.
5. Geopolitical stability and socio-economic security.
6. The developments of the labor, capital and resource markets at national and international level.

• The employment of young researchers who are preparing a doctoral dissertation and can cover the teaching and research needs of the University and the Department of Economics.
• Participation in international conferences and scientific events as well as in those organized every year by the C.E.D.I.M.E.S.
• The organization of international conferences and scientific events at the Democritus University of Thrace.
• The empowerment and enrichment of scientific thought and scientific reflection, as well as the formulation of advisory proposals to the state, on issues related to the aforementioned research directions.
• Undertaking studies to solve problems related to the research objectives set.