Application of mathematical method in public works tendering in Greece

Abstract

In Greece, the legal framework for public works has application in each one of them, without exceptions. Historically, the Greek collective capitalist has utilized this framework for the purpose of reinforcing the degree of concentration (oligopolization) of the Public Works market. In the course of the year 1998 the legislator sought through implementation of Law 2576 to effect a forcible restructuring of the market and redistribution of the sectoral product to the benefit of the construction companies dominating the Public Works sector. Its aim was to either liquidate weaker contracting capitals or convert them into sub-contractors for construction oligopolies. It nevertheless transpires that the opposite results were produced to what was expected, so that there was a fall in the amount of Product appropriated by the hegemonic construction companies. The legislator accordingly introduced Law 2940/2001 within a juridical framework that came into effect at the same time as Law 2576/1998, the objective being to rectify the deficiencies of the older legislation.