Prof. Marie Briguglio

Peer-Reviewed Articles

Policy briefs

Briguglio, M., & Mangion, N. (2026). Policy brief: Wellbeing in Malta: Progress, paradoxes, pressing challenges. University of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M., Rodriguez Perez, A., Bayo Ruiz, F., & Heymans, S. J. J. (2025). Citizens’ views and preferences for ecosystem-based fisheries management. EcoScope Policy Brief, European Marine Board. Access
Briguglio, M., & Mangion, N. (2025). The Wellbeing Index project: Wellbeing averages & inequalities, 2018–2023. University of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M., Camilleri, C., Camilleri Fenech, M., Mangion, N., Spiteri, J., & Spiteri, G. W. (2024). Policy brief: Wellbeing in Malta—Insights from global indicators. Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society & University of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M., Gravino, D., & Vella, M. (2024). Policy brief: Understanding diversity in subjective wellbeing in Malta. Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society; University of Malta. Access
Cefai, C., Spiteri, R., Galea, N., & Briguglio, M. (2024). Policy brief: Enhancing the wellbeing of children and young people in Malta. Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society; University of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2024). Bulletin: Il-Ħid f’Malta kif jitkejjel? Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society; University of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2024). Bulletin: Il-Kuntentizza f’Malta. Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society; University of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2024). Bulletin: Inkattru l-Ħid Uman f’Malta. Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society; University of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2024). Information sheet: Enhancing wellbeing in Malta. Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society; University of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2024). Information sheet: Happiness in Malta. Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society; University of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2024). Information sheet: How well is Malta doing? Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society; University of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M., Formosa, O., Mangion, N., & Portelli, C. (2024). Policy brief: Wellbeing policy—Some insights for Malta. Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society; University of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2013). Deciżjonijiet finanzjarji sostenibbli. In J. Mizzi (Ed.), Kors manwal ta' Kana għall-koppji mexxejja (pp. 61–68). Moviment Ta' Kana. Access
Briguglio, M. (n.d.). Baqgħalna b’xiex nibnu? (What’s left to build with?) Planning Authority.
Briguglio, M. (n.d.). Jum l-ambjent kuljum. (Environment day is every day) MEPA.
Briguglio, M. (n.d.). Eco–logical behaviour at the office [Brochure]. Planning Authority.
Briguglio, M. (n.d.). The Eco–Management and Audit Scheme [Brochure]. Malta Standards Authority.
Briguglio, M. (n.d.). Proġett skart (Project Waste) [Brochure]. Ministry for Resources and Infrastructure.

Website content

The Wellbeing INDEX Project (https://www.wellbeingindex.mt): Co-creator of web content and interactive data dashboard displaying national well-being indicators.
The EcoScope Project (https://www.ecoscopium.eu): Co-creator of web content, including sections reporting on socio-economic studies.
Department of Economics (University of Malta): Manager of official social media channels (@EconomicsAtUM).

1. Simpson, B., Eriksson, K., Vartanova, I., Strimling, P., Merchan Tamayo, J. P., Abdi, K. A.,...Van Lange, A. M. (2026). How Norms Depend on the Presence and Status of Observers: The Relational Contingency of Everyday Behaviors in 90 Societies. American Sociological Review, 10.1177/00031224261464586. Access
2. Briguglio, M., & Brown, M. (2026). Wellbeing in Malta: Insights from community consultation. Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community. 10.1080/10852352.2026.2656024. Access
3. Briguglio, M., Ramírez-Monsalve, P., Abela, G., & Armelloni, E. N. (2025). What do people make of "Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management"? Frontiers in Marine Science, 12, 1553838. Access
4. Daskalov, G. M., de la Puente, S., Scotti, M., Klayn, S., Briguglio, M., Coro, G., … Tsikliras, A. C. (2025). Managing fisheries and ecosystems: Current good practices and the EcoScope project experience. Frontiers in Marine Science, 12, 1640487. Access
5. Eriksson, K., Strimling, P., Vartanova, I., Simpson, B., Persson, M., Abdi, K. A., … van Lange, P. A. M. (2025). Everyday norms have become more permissive over time and vary across cultures. Communications Psychology, 3(1), 145. Access
6. Kirienko, A., & Briguglio, M. (2025). Working from home – The children conundrum. Journal of Behavioral Economics for Policy, 9(1), 19–29. Access
7. Grech, E. M., Briguglio, M., & Said, E. (2024). A field experiment on gamification of physical activity—Effects on motivation and steps. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 184, 103205. Access
8. Grech, E. M., Briguglio, M., & Said, E. (2024). Protocol for a randomised controlled field experiment on the effect of different gamification designs of physical activity. MethodsX, 12, 102551. Access
9. Bonnici, T., Briguglio, M., & Spiteri, G. W. (2023). Humor helps: An experimental analysis of pro-environmental social media communication. Sustainability, 15, 5157. Access
10. Grech, E. M., Briguglio, M., & Said, E. (2023). Self-tracking and gamification of physical activity: Effects on wellbeing. In 7th International GamiFIN Conference 2023 (pp. 119–131). Lapland. Access
11. Borg Preca, C., Baldacchino, L., Briguglio, M., & Mangion, M. (2023). Are STEM students creative thinkers? Journal of Intelligence, 11(6), 106. Access
12. Briguglio, M., & Formosa, G. (2023). Sharing is caring: An economic analysis of consumer engagement in an electric vehicle sharing service. Sustainability, 15(6), 5502. Access
13. Briguglio, M., Baldacchino, L., & Mangion, M. (2022). Assessing creativity in secondary schools: A focus on the impact of an arts-based intervention. The Journal of Creative Behavior. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jocb.543. Access
14. Briguglio, M. (2021). Taxing household waste: Intended and unintended consequences. Journal of Cleaner Production, 127034. Access
15. Briguglio, M., Caruana, M., & Debono, N. (2021). Well-being disparities during the COVID-19 outbreak: Evidence from Malta. Traumatology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/trm0000323. Access
16. Briguglio, M., Llorente-González, L. J., Meilak, C., Pereira, Á., Spiteri, J., & Vence, X. (2021). Born or grown: Enablers and barriers to circular business in Europe. Sustainability, 13(24), 13670. Access
17. Briguglio, M., Acchiardo, C. J., Mateer, D., & Geerling, W. (2020). Behavioral economics in film: Insights for educators. Journal of Behavioral Economics for Policy, 4(1), 17–28. Access
18. Briguglio, M., Camilleri, G., & Vella, M. (2020). Artists, audiences and wellbeing: An economic analysis. International Journal of Wellbeing, 10(3), 20–34. doi:10.5502/ijw.v10i3.1205. Access
19. Briguglio, M., Garcia-Munoz, T., & Neuman, S. (2020). Environmental engagement, religion and spirituality in the context of secularization. Environmental Research Letters, 15, 104098. DOI:10.1088/1748-9326/abb6a0. Access
20. Briguglio, M. (2020). Economics, end-games & engagement. Societas.Expert, 2, 33-35. Access
21. Batrancea, L., Nichita, A., Olsen, J., Kogler, C., Kirchler, E., Hoelzl, E., … Zukauskas, S. (2019). Trust, power, and tax compliance: An experimental scenario study in 44 nations. Journal of Economic Psychology, 74, 102191. Access
22. Moncada, S., Bambrick, H., & Briguglio, M. (2019). The health impacts of a community biogas facility in an informal urban settlement: Does training matter? Journal of Development Effectiveness, 11(2), 189–202. Access
23. Briguglio, M., & Debattista, A. (2017). Mapping the outcomes of a school-based cultural programme. City, Culture and Society, 11, 39–49. Access
24. Briguglio, M., & Formosa, G. (2017). When households go solar: Determinants of uptake of a photovoltaic scheme and policy insights. Energy Policy, 108, 154–162. Access
25. Briguglio, M., Delaney, L., & Wood, A. (2017). Partisanship, priming and participation in public-good schemes. European Journal of Political Economy. Access
26. Briguglio, M. (2016). Household cooperation in waste management: Initial conditions and intervention. Journal of Economic Surveys, 30(3), 497–525. Access
27. Briguglio, M., Delaney, L., & Wood, A. (2016). Voluntary recycling despite financial disincentives. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 59(10), 1751–1774. Access
28. Cortis, D., & Briguglio, M. (2016). A public (mis)interpretation of Brazil's World Cup performance. Journal of Sports Management and Commercialization, 7(3–4), 25–33. Access
29. Bambrick, H., Moncada, S., & Briguglio, M. (2015). Climate change and health vulnerability in informal urban settlements in the Ethiopian Rift Valley. Environmental Research Letters, 10(5), 1–13. Access
30. Briguglio, M., & Briguglio, L. (1997). Economic aspects of waste management in small island states. Bank of Valletta Review, 15, 33–46. Access

Peer-Reviewed Chapters

Rotem-Mindali, O., Briguglio, M., Tchetchik, A., & Kauffman, D. (2025). Barriers to consumer choices for circular economy dimensions in European markets: An experimental, cross-cultural approach. In M. Sajid, M. Ertz, S. Sun, & M. Zedan Salem (Eds.), Thwarting green growth: Perspectives on barriers to pro-environmental behaviors (pp. 83–102). Emerald Group Publishing. Access
Czap, H., & Briguglio, M. (2025). Health and wellbeing: Identifying causal effects. In M. Briguglio, N. V. Czap, & K. Laffan (Eds.), Wellbeing and policy: Evidence for action (pp. 30–37). Routledge. Access
Briguglio, M., Czap, N. V., & Laffan, K. (2025). Overview of wellbeing and policy: Evidence for action. In M. Briguglio, N. V. Czap, & K. Laffan (Eds.), Wellbeing and policy: Evidence for action (pp. 1–9). Routledge. Access
Briguglio, M., Cassar, D., & Gravino, D. (2025). Housing, neighbourhoods, and wellbeing. In M. Briguglio, N. V. Czap, & K. Laffan (Eds.), Wellbeing and policy: Evidence for action (pp. 83–90). Routledge. Access
Briguglio, M., & Spiteri, J. (2025). Can political preferences thwart voluntary pro-environmental behaviour? In M. Ertz, M. Z. Salem, S. Sun, & M. Sajid (Eds.), Thwarting green growth: Perspectives on barriers to pro-environmental behaviors (pp. 15–34). Emerald Group Publishing. Access
Briguglio, M. (2025). Wellbeing and policy in Malta—Doing well; feeling good? In M. Briguglio, N. V. Czap, & K. Laffan (Eds.), Wellbeing and policy: Evidence for action (pp. 230–238). Routledge. Access
Briguglio, M. (2025). Lejn mudell ekonomiku ġdid. In M. D. Ellul Sullivan & G. Cassar (Eds.), *Il quddiem b’dinjità. Access
Briguglio, L., Briguglio, M., & Cassar, I. P. (2024). A focus on the Maltese economy. Xjenza Online, 12(Special Issue), 1–4. Access
Briguglio, M., & Spiteri, G. (2022). Housing affordability: A focus on young people in Malta. In The annual Malta residential rental study (pp. 45–59). Malta Housing Authority. Access
Briguglio, M. (2022). Economics and the Maltese economy. In E. Galea Curmi & S. Vella (Eds.), Social policy in Malta: An introduction. Midsea Books Ltd. Access
Briguglio, M. (2021). The impact of the 2020 Private Residential Leases Act: Insights from economics. In Malta Housing Authority (Ed.), The annual Malta residential rental study (pp. 65–75). Malta Housing Authority. Access
Briguglio, M. (2021). Ir-raġuni u l-imġieba fl-għażliet ekonomiċi. In M. T. Vassallo (Ed.), Kollox politika? Governanza, reliġjon, ekonomija u amministrazzjoni pubblika (pp. 155–164). Malta University Publishing. Access
Briguglio, M., & Moncada, S. (2020, November). Malta, COVID-19 Island Insights Series, No. 1 (pp. 1–6). University of Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance; University of Prince Edward Island Institute of Island Studies; Island Innovation. Access
Camilleri, J., Spiteri, J., & Briguglio, M. (2020). Emissions and economic development in small states: The role of governance. In L. Briguglio, J. Byron, S. Moncada, & W. Veenendaal (Eds.), Handbook of governance in small states (pp. 195–211). [Publisher not specified]. Access
Briguglio, M. (2019). Wellbeing: An economics perspective. In S. Vella, R. Falzon, & A. Azzopardi (Eds.), Perspectives on wellbeing (pp. 145–157). Brill Sense. Access
Briguglio, M., & Spiteri, J. (2019). A primer on the economics of the media in Malta. In J. Borg & M. A. Lauri (Eds.), Navigating the Maltese mediascape (pp. 171–193). Kite. Access
Briguglio, M. (2018). Museums, markets and eudaimonia: Economic insights for museums. In J. Pagel, M. Maas, & L. Rosenberg (Eds.), Museums out of the box: The cross-over impact of museums (pp. 3–10). Network of European Museum Organisations. Access
Briguglio, M. (2018). Social wellbeing: An agenda for economic research in Malta. In A. Azzopardi, R. Falzon, & S. Vella (Eds.), Perspectives on social wellbeing: A reader for contemporary issues (pp. 1–14). University of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M., & Spiteri, J. (2018). Behavioural economics and small states: A focus on social preferences. In L. Briguglio (Ed.), Handbook of small states: Economic, social and environmental issues. Routledge. Access
Briguglio, M., Cordina, G., & Moncada, S. (2018). A primer on building successful business environments on islands. In L. Brinklow, L. Liyun, & C. Qinhong (Eds.), The 21st century maritime silk road islands economic cooperation forum annual report on global islands 2018 (pp. 171–188). Island Studies Press. Access
Moncada, S., Spiteri, J., & Briguglio, M. (2018). Environmental economics: Special considerations for small states. In L. Briguglio (Ed.), Handbook of small states: Economic, social and environmental issues. Routledge. Access
Spiteri, J., & Briguglio, M. (2018). Does good governance foster trust in government? An empirical analysis. In S. Grima & P. Marano (Eds.), Governance and regulations’ contemporary issues (Vol. 99, pp. 121–137). Emerald. Access
Briguglio, M. (2017). Cultural participation: Small population–big variation. In Arts Council Malta (Ed.), Perspectives of cultural participation in Malta (pp. 13–30). Progress Press. Access
Briguglio, M., & Sultana, A. (2017). Man cannot live on bread alone: Cultural participation and life satisfaction in Malta. In V. A. Cremona (Ed.), Capitalising on culture? Malta and the European capital of culture (pp. 15–36). Malta University Publishing. Access
Briguglio, M. (2016). Cultural participation in Malta: The who, the how and the why. In V. Cremona (Ed.), On culture: Mapping Valletta 2018 (pp. 1–17). Midsea. Access
Briguglio, M., & Sultana, A. (2015). The effect of the Maltese festa on well-being: An economic analysis, with a focus on youth participation. In A. Azzopardi (Ed.), Young people and the “Festa” in Malta (pp. 51–73). Best Print Co. Ltd. Access
Briguglio, M. (2015). A finger on the pulse of happiness in an urbanised island context. In J. Condie & A. M. Cooper (Eds.), Dialogues of sustainable urbanisation: Social science research and transitions to urban contexts (pp. 195–199). University of Western Sydney. Access
Briguglio, M., & Moncada, S. (2014). Environmental challenges in Malta. In M. S. Gale de Oliveira, M. Kennet, S. Amaral, E. Tezza, M. Briguglio, & D. Salman (Eds.), The greening of the Mediterranean (pp. 52–57). The Green Economics Institute. Access
Briguglio, M., Ellul, A. E., Formosa, S., & Mallia, A. (2002). Physical background, demography, tourism, mineral resources and land-use. In V. Axiak, V. Gauci, A. Mallia, E. Mallia, P. J. Schembri, A. J. Vella, & L. Vella (Eds.), State of the environment report for Malta 2002 (pp. 39–161). Ministry for Home Affairs and Environment. Access
Briguglio, L., & Briguglio, M. (2002). Sustainable tourism in small islands: The case of Malta. In F. di Castri & V. Balaji (Eds.), Tourism, biodiversity and information (pp. 169–184). Backhuys Publishers. Access
Briguglio, M., & Mercieca, K. (1998). Solid waste management policy in the EU and the Euromed process: Some reflections on the way forward for Malta. In P. G. Xuereb (Ed.), Malta, the European Union and the Mediterranean: Closer relations in the wider context (pp. 275–304). University of Malta, European Documentation and Research Centre. Access
Briguglio, L., & Briguglio, M. (1996). Sustainable tourism in the Maltese Islands. In L. Briguglio, R. Butler, D. Harrison, & W. L. Filho (Eds.), Sustainable tourism in islands and small states: Case studies (pp. 162–179). Pinter Publishers. Access
Briguglio, M. (1996). Environmental economics and the role of economic instruments in coastal and marine environmental management. In V. Axiak (Ed.), Marine pollution in Malta: The problem and its management: Proceedings of a Conference on the Management of Marine Contamination Hazards (pp. 150–160). Malta Council for Science and Technology. Access

Reports

1. Briguglio, M., Micallef, B., Schembri, J., & Spiteri, S. (2026). Malta housing satisfaction survey. Housing Authority. Access
2. Briguglio, M., & Spiteri, K. (2025). Ecocentric management for sustainable fisheries and healthy marine ecosystems: Report on analysis of data from stakeholders throughout the project lifetime (Report No. 8.5). EcoScope. Access
3. Cefai, C., Spiteri, R., Galea, N., & Briguglio, M. (2024). The wellbeing of children and young people in Malta: The Malta Wellbeing Index project. University of Malta & The Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society. Access
4. Briguglio, M., Vella, M., & Gravino, D. (2024). Wellbeing determinants among adults in Malta. Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society & University of Malta. Access
5. Briguglio, M., Portelli, C., Formosa, O., & Mangion, N. (2024). Beyond measurement: Insights for wellbeing policy in Malta. Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society & University of Malta. Access
6. Briguglio, M., Micallef, B., & Gauci, T. M. (2024). Tenant and landlord experiences of the Maltese residential rental market: Three years after the introduction of the Residential Leases Act. Housing Authority. Access
7. Briguglio, M., Camilleri, C., Camilleri Fenech, M., Mangion, N., Spiteri, J., & Spiteri, G. W. (2024). Beyond GDP: Wellbeing metrics for Malta. Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society & University of Malta. Access
8. Briguglio, M., & Camilleri, G. (2023). Cultural & creative practice survey 2019: Artists in Malta—Myth to method. Arts Council Malta. Access
9. Briguglio, M. (2021). Working from home in Malta: Implications for business and the environment. Malta Business Bureau. Access
10. Dibben, A., Briguglio, M., & Formosa Pace, J. (2020). Breaking the cycle of violence: An impact evaluation report. University of Malta. Access
11. Tchetchik, A., Briguglio, M., & Kaufman, D. (2019). Deliverable 4.2: Stakeholder views: Consumer survey. The R2π Project Consortium. Access
12. Houston, J., Briguglio, M., Casazza, E., & Spiteri, J. (2019). Stakeholder views report: Enablers and barriers to a circular economy. The R2π Project Consortium. Access
13. Briguglio, M., Llorente, L., Meilak, C., Pereira, A., Spiteri, J., & The R2π Project Consortium. (2019). Deliverable 6.2: Summary of key factors of CEBM. The R2π Project Consortium. Access
14. Briguglio, M. (2019). Insight and final conference protocol: Deliverable 7.3. The R2π Project Consortium. Access
15. Briguglio, M., Casazza, E., Houston, J., & Spiteri, J. (2018). Stakeholder views report: Enablers and barriers to a circular economy. R2π: The Route to Circular Economy, European Union. Access
16. Carammia, M., Briguglio, M., & Camilleri, G. (2018). The impact of Valletta 2018 on the European identity of the Maltese population. In The impacts of the European capital of culture: Final research report (pp. 42–62). Access Access
17. Carammia, M., & Briguglio, M. (2018). The impact of Valletta 2018 on the European identity of the Maltese population. Theme 1 Cultural & Territorial Vibrancy: Evaluation & Monitoring Research Findings 2018, 46–52. Access
18. Carammia, M., & Briguglio, M. (2017). The impact of Valletta 2018 on the European identity of the Maltese population. Theme 1 Cultural & Territorial Vibrancy: Evaluation & Monitoring Research Findings 2017, 47–57. Access
19. Carammia, M., Briguglio, M., & Camilleri, G. (2016). The impact of Valletta 2018 on the European identity of the Maltese population. Theme 1 Cultural & Territorial Vibrancy: Evaluation & Monitoring Research Findings 2016, 39–50. Access
20. Briguglio, M. (2016). SDG 17: Partnership for the goals. In The President’s Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society (Ed.), The global goals for sustainable development: Snapshots from Malta (pp. 78–82). Access
21. Carammia, M., & Briguglio, M. (2015). The impact of Valletta 2018 on the European identity of the Maltese population. Theme 1 Cultural & Territorial Vibrancy: Evaluation & Monitoring Research Findings 2015, 42–54. Access
22. Briguglio, M., Caruana, C., Caruana, M., & Casha, C. (2010). Sustainable lifestyles project: Situation and scoping report. Caritas. Access
23. Mallia, A., Briguglio, M., & Gauci, V. (2002). Environmental planning, environmental management and sustainability. In V. Axiak, V. Gauci, A. Mallia, E. Mallia, P. J. Schembri, A. J. Vella, & L. Vella (Eds.), State of the environment report for Malta 2002 (pp. 1–37). Ministry for Home Affairs and the Environment. Access
24. Briguglio, L., Mercieca, K., Borg, M., Borg, S., Briguglio, M., Camilleri, M., Cassar, L., Cilia, G., Farrugia, L., Formosa, S., Gauci, J., Lanfranco, S., Magro, J., Magro Conti, J., Mallia, A., Mifsud, C., Mifsud, P., Portelli, R., Stevens, D., & Vella, A. (2002). Final report in connection with MED-ERMIS (Mediterranean Environmental Reporting Monitoring and Information System) Malta. Sustainability Indicators-Malta Observatory (SI-MO), Islands and Small States Institute, Foundation for International Studies, University of Malta. Access
25. Briguglio, L., Cordina, G., Briguglio, M., Portelli, R., Pace, P., Borg, S., Abela, A. M., … Vella, A. (2002). Malta national report submitted by the Government of Malta to the World Summit on Sustainable Development. Government of Malta. Access
26. Briguglio, M., & Gauci, J. (2001). Public attitude survey topic paper. Planning Authority. Access
27. Briguglio, M. (2001). Environmental implications. In UHM & EuropAdvise Ltd. (Eds.), Malta EU relations: Exploring the options (pp. 2–71). UHM. Access
28. Miljanic Brinkworth, M., Vassallo, M., Pace Asciak, R., Formosa, S., Briguglio, M., & Bhowmick, B. (2001). Demography topic paper: Structure plan for the Maltese Islands. Planning Authority. Access
29. Miljanic Brinkworth, M., Vassallo, M., Pace Asciak, R., Formosa, S., Briguglio, M., & Bhowmick, B. (2001). Demography topic paper: Executive summary. Malta Environmental & Planning Authority. Access
30. Briguglio, M., Gauci, J., Camilleri, M., Formosa, S., Mifsud, P., Cilia, G., Ellul, T., Nichols, P., Vella, A., Stratford, C., Said, L., Muscat, J., McCullough, E., & Cassar, G. (2000). Structure plan for the Maltese Islands: Executive summary, public attitudes survey. Malta Environmental & Planning Authority. Access
31. Briguglio, M. (2000). European Union environmental legislation: Impact on Maltese society with particular reference to workers and their families. General Workers Union. Access
32. Cilia, G., Ellul, T., Nichols, P., Formosa, S., Camilleri, M., Briguglio, M., Mifsud, P., Vella, A., Stratford, C., Said, L., Gauci, J., Muscat, J., McCullough, E., & Cassar, G. (1999). Structure Plan Review Monitoring Report 1996–1997. Malta Environmental & Planning Authority. Access
33. Mallia, A., Briguglio, M., Ellul, A. E., & Formosa, S. (1998). Population, tourism, land-use and non-renewable resources. In V. Axiak, V. Gauci, A. Mallia, E. A. Mallia, P. J. Schembri, & A. J. Vella (Eds.), State of the environment report for Malta (pp. 11–108). Ministry for Home Affairs and the Environment. Access
34. Cilia, G., Ellul, T., Nichols, P., Formosa, S., Camilleri, M., Briguglio, M., Mifsud, P., Vella, A., Stratford, C., Said, L., Gauci, J., Muscat, J., McCullough, E., & Cassar, G. (1997). Structure Plan Review Monitoring Report 1990–1995: Volume I—Final report. Malta Environmental & Planning Authority. Access
35. Nichols, P., Cilia, G., Ellul, T., Formosa, S., Camilleri, M., Briguglio, M., Mifsud, P., Vella, A., Stratford, C., Said, L., Gauci, J., Muscat, J., McCullough, E., & Cassar, G. (1997). Structure Plan Review Monitoring Report 1990–1995: Volume II—Monitoring data. Malta Environmental & Planning Authority. Access

Books/Theses

Briguglio, M., Czap, N. V., & Laffan, K. (2025). Wellbeing and Policy: Evidence for Action. United Kingdom: Routledge. Access
Briguglio, M. (2025). Aqta’ biex ħarġet? Malta: Kite Publishers. Access
Briguglio, M., & Briguglio, M. (Eds.) (2024). Lino Briguglio: No man is an island. Ħamrun: Kite Group. Access
Briguglio, M., & Bonello, S. (2018). No man’s land: People, place & pollution. Malta: Kite Group. Access
Briguglio, M. (2014). Household cooperation in waste management: Preferences, incentives and promotion [Doctoral thesis, University of Stirling]. Access
Briguglio, M. (1994). Pricing for water scarcity in the Maltese Islands [Master’s thesis, University College London]. Access
Briguglio, M. (1992). Alternative specifications of the consumption function for the Maltese economy [Bachelor’s thesis, University of Malta]. Access

Media Articles

Briguglio, M. (2025, September 23). Vision 2050: Goals for better lives. Times of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2025, June 7). Malta’s future, the financial sector and well-being. Times of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M., & Mangion, N. (2025, April 27). Pope Francis, economic visionary. The Sunday Times of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2025, March 29). Well-being in Malta: Sweet averages mask our sour inequalities. Times of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2025, March). Gender equality and the economy. The Times of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2024, December 17). Where is Malta heading? Artist provokes discussion. Times of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2024, November 28). Construction and well-being. Times of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2024, October 10). Isn’t it time to start focusing on life beyond our wallets? Times of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2024, July 1). Worrying stress factor Malta. Times of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M., Micallef, B., & Gauci, T. (2024, March 20). Landlords and tenants: What are they really like? Times of Malta, 12. Access
Briguglio, M. (2024, March 4). ‘Well-being’ – where’s the evidence? Times of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2023, March 28). Well-being clouds come with some silver linings. Times of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2022, December 14). Seven lessons from the BCRS. Times of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2022, September 29). The future we would rather have. The Malta Independent. Access
Briguglio, M. (2022, August 19). Why do we feel so bad? Times of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2020, October 25). How has economic growth served our children? Times of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2019, December 7). Unravel the tangled web. The Malta Independent. Access
Briguglio, M. (2018, September). Cycling to University: Motives and barriers. THINK Magazine, 25, 10–11. Access
Briguglio, M. (2017, November). A human economy. The Shift News. Access
Briguglio, M. (2017, May 30). An economy on steroids. Times of Malta. Access
Briguglio, M. (2015, July). The environment, beyond perception. The Malta Independent. Access
Briguglio, M. (2015, April). One week later: Reflections on the spring hunting referendum. The Malta Independent. Access
Briguglio, M. (2000). To fail to plan is to plan to fail. The Sunday Times, 1–2. Access
Briguglio, M. (2000). I love Magħtab. The Sunday Times, 38. Access
Briguglio, M. (1994, October). What on earth is environmental economics? Sunday Times of Malta. Access

Essays

Briguglio, M. (2025). Sun and stone. In M. Aquilina (Ed.), Essays beyond borders: Writing with place (pp. 24–25). Essays Beyond Borders. Access
Briguglio, M. (2023). 30 years of planning: Preventing the tragedy of the commons? In Malta Chamber of Planners (Eds.), 30 years of planning: A review of spatial planning in Malta in the last thirty years (pp. 30–31). Malta Chamber of Planners. Access
Briguglio, M. (2021). Kif sejra Malta? Ekonomija, 7, 5. Access
Briguglio, M. (2021). The new rent regulations—What were the impacts? The Malta Chamber. Access
Briguglio, M. (2021). Nature without humans, humans without nature. In A. Liemann (Ed.), Light is time thinking about itself. Valletta: MUŻA. Access
Briguglio, M. (2020). Beyond the economy. In S. Fabri, V. Cassar, J. P. Fabri, G. Fenech, & J. Spiteri (Eds.), Agile: Perspectives on Malta’s economy post COVID-19 (pp. 70–72). Seed. Access
Briguglio, M. (2019). Minuti personali ta’ laqgħa ma Marie Louise Coleiro Preca. In S. Grech (Ed.), Bejn storja u miti—Marie Louise Coleiro Preca: Ġabra ta’ kitbiet (pp. 41–43). BDL Publishing. Access
Briguglio, M. (2016). Humans: Behave! Outreach on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, 5. Access
Briguglio, M. (1995). Planning for women or women for planning. In Planning Authority (Ed.), Planning Authority annual report & accounts (pp. 43–47). Planning Authority. Access
Briguglio, M. (1995). Bil-flus tagħmel triq fil-baħar. In Fl-Antiporta tal-Millennju (pp. 7–10). Sensiela Kotba Soċjalisti. Access

Working Papers

Kirienko, A. et al (in progress). How different hybrid work arrangements shape employee outcomes.
Eriksson, K. et al (in progress). Fair, effective, and affordable: A recipe for globally popular climate policy.
Eriksson, K. et al (in progress). Everyday norms, cultural values, and perceived tightness in 90 societies.
Briguglio, M., Micallef, B., Mangion, N., Gauci, T. (in progress). Asymmetries in rent regulation awareness.
Briguglio, M., Gravino, D., & Vella, M. (in progress). Misery in Malta: An econometric analysis.
Briguglio, M., Mangion, N., Azzopardi, J., Galea, J., & Vassallo, L. (in progress). The potential of the EU-SILC survey as a wellbeing framework: A case study from Malta.
Briguglio, M., Abela, G., & de la Puente, S. (in progress). Do fish eaters care about the impact of fisheries?
Spiteri, G., & Briguglio, M. (in progress). Self-interest among economics students: Just a game?
Briguglio, M., Heymans, J. J., Falk-Andersson, J., & Abela, G. (in progress). Predicting public demand for fisheries regulation in Europe.
Briguglio, M., Mangion, N., & Spiteri, G. (in progress). Subjective wellbeing and the sea in a small island state.
Briguglio, M., & Gann-Perkal, H. (in progress). Citizen participation in coastal monitoring.

Peer reviewed articles and chapters. I have published around 30 articles in Q1 international journals (including the Journal of Cleaner Production, Energy Policy, Environmental Research Letters, European Journal of Political Economy, Journal of Economic Surveys, Frontiers in Marine Science, Communications Psychology, International Journal of Human-Computer Studies and Journal of Economic Psychology) and another 30+ chapters to edited collections published by Taylor & Francis, Emerald, Springer, Routledge, Island Studies Press, Malta University Publishing and others.

Reports. I have co-authored research and policy reports for international and national agencies (e.g. The Housing Authority, Environment and Resources Authority, Energy and Water Agency, Malta Chamber of Commerce, National Commission for Sustainable Development, National Commission for the Promotion of Equality, Ministry for Finance, various Unions, the Malta Business Bureau, Arts Council Malta, the European Commission and UNEP) including impact assessments of the European Capital of Culture, and Malta’s accession to the European Union.

Essays, policy briefs and articles. I regularly write or co-write policy briefs, public-facing brochures, information notes and similar communications. I also enjoy translating 8,000-word academic paper into an accessible 800-word argument for a wider audience and regularly publish in The Times of Malta, The Sunday Times, MaltaToday, The Malta Independent and other outlets.

Books. In 2018, I wrote No Man’s Land: People, Place and Pollution, experimenting with combining economics and cartoons, and winning the Malta National Book Award. My latest co-edited book, with Kate Laffan and Natalia Czap, is Wellbeing and Policy: Evidence for Action, published by Routledge, which recorded 57,000+ uses across 47 countries and 240 institutions in its first year.

Language. Malta is a bilingual country, and I enjoy writing in Maltese—the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet. Examples include one of my first essays, Bil-flus tagħmel triq fil-baħar (Money talks), published in 1996.

For ease of search and referencing, I have listed all All My Publications Here. This document contains links to all my peer-reviewed articles and chapters, reports and books as well as to policy-briefs, brochures and my media articles. You can also browse abstracts and presentations here, news coverage about the research here and the projects that funded some of this work here. You can also find my work on ORCID (0000-0003-4018-795X), SCHOLAR and the REPOSITORY at UM.

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