Malta
Cressida Galea
Economist
Researching income adequacy, economic policy, and sustainable growth in Malta's evolving financial landscape.
About
An economist driven by evidence-based analysis and policy research.
Cressida Galea is an economist holding both a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Economics from the University of Malta. Her academic grounding in economic theory, econometrics, and public finance forms the foundation of her professional practice.
Her professional experience spans macroeconomic analysis, research within Malta's financial services sector, and strategic advisory, applying economic thinking to real-world challenges.
Her research interests include income adequacy, poverty thresholds, and economic policy design. She has contributed to studies on the concept of a living income in Malta, developing evidence-based frameworks for social and economic policy.
Based in
Malta
Languages
Maltese, English
Education
M.Sc. Economics, B.Com (Hons) Economics
Research interests
Income adequacy, economic policy, sustainable growth
In focus
Economics beyond
the textbook
From international conferences to applied research, Cressida brings economic thinking to real-world challenges. Her work spans macroeconomic analysis within banking, poverty and income research, and engaging with Malta's evolving economic landscape.
Experience
01
Economist / Researcher
Contributed to research on the concept of a living income in Malta, examining income adequacy, cost-of-living dynamics, and policy frameworks to reduce poverty below the at-risk-of-poverty rate.
- Quantitative analysis of income distribution and poverty thresholds
- Policy evaluation and impact modelling
- Evidence-based recommendations for income adequacy
Education
Master of Science in Economics
University of Malta
Advanced study in economic theory, econometrics, and policy analysis, building on a strong undergraduate foundation in applied economics.
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Economics
University of Malta
Comprehensive study of micro and macroeconomic theory, quantitative methods, public finance, and economic policy.
Expertise
Contact
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Open to research collaborations, economic policy discussions, and professional enquiries.