Consumers – They’re only human! Behavioural Economics Insights for Consumer Policy

Presentation at MCESD CS by Association for Consumer Rights (ACR).

Mary Mangion and Marie Demicoli invited Dr Marie Briguglio as an expert on behalf of ACR to give a  presentation entitled “Consumers – they’re only human. BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS INSIGHTS FOR CONSUMER POLICY” at the MCESD CS. The meeting was held on Monday 8^th May 2017 at the MCESD premises in Republic Street Valletta at 16.00 hours, in preparation to forward proposals to the Government for Budget 2018 as well as working on a plan for the same year.

Dr. Marie Briguglio is a lecturer in behavioural Economics, Research Methods, Social Marketing, Environmental Economics (University of Malta). | PhD Economics (Stirling); MSc Environmental and Resource Economics (UCL), BA Honours Economics (Malta). | On-going research on circular economy (by Horizon 2020), environmental indicators, cultural participation. | Previously Deputy Director at the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (Environment) and National Focal point to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. | Award winning television writer/producer. | Active in behavioural change campaigns, outreach, co-Chairperson of the Forum for Active Community Engagement within the President of Malta’s Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society. | Representation on several boards. | Main areas of expertise: Behavioural Economics, Environmental Economics, Market Failure, Communication, Social Marketing.

Key words:

Consumers, market-failure, behavioural biases, policy, Malta, cars, food, health wealth.