Malta's economy has grown rapidly over the past decade, with per capita income nearly doubling since 2013. Growth averaged close to 7 percent annually, led by labor-intensive tourism, online gaming, and professional services, and was supported by inflows of foreign workers. Labor-driven growth...

The strategic use of ambiguity is a well-known instrument used by those in power to the detriment of citizens. Malta is no exception. This paper explores the strategic use of ambiguity illustrating how in Malta, laws, regulations, and international conventions are frequently misinterpreted by...

This study evaluates the impact of Malta's 2014 childcare reform, a universal Free Childcare Scheme for children aged 3 months to 3 years, on female employment. Using a difference-in-differences (DD) framework and matched DD models, I find that the reform may have increased the probability of...