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Books<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pugno M (2026) Emergenze Malessere<\/a>, Rubbettino<\/p>\n

Pugno M (2022) Well-being and Growth in Advanced Economies:\u00a0The Need to Prioritise Human Development<\/em><\/a>, London, Routledge<\/p>\n

Pugno M (2016) On The Foundations of Happiness in Economics: Reinterpreting Tibor Scitovsky<\/a><\/em>, London, Routledge (paperback edition in 2018).<\/p>\n

Pugno M (1992) Roy F.Harrod. Dall’equilibrio dinamico alla instabilit\u00e0 ciclica<\/a><\/em>, Il Mulino, Bologna.<\/p>\n

Articles in refereed journals<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

M. Pugno (2025). Does social media harm young people\u2019s well-being? A suggestion from economic research<\/a>. Academia Mental Health<\/em> and Well-Being<\/em>, 2, 1-11, Open journal.<\/p>\n

M. Pugno (2024). Creativity, well-being and economic development: an evolutionary approach<\/a>. Journal of Evolutionary Economics<\/em><\/a> , 34(1): 205-225<\/p>\n

M. Pugno (2024). Social media effects on well-being: the hypothesis of addiction of a new variety<\/a>. Kyklos<\/em> <\/a>, 77(3): 690\u2013704.<\/p>\n

Pugno M (with F. Sarracino) (2021) Structural changes in economic growth and well-being. The case of Italy’s parabola<\/a>. Social Indicators Research<\/em>, 158: 801-838 (dowloadable paper)<\/a><\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2019). Happiness, human development, and economic (de)growth<\/a>, Annals of the Fondazione Luigi Einaudi<\/em>\u00a080:151-172.<\/p>\n

M. Pugno (2017) Scitovsky meets Sen: endogenising the dynamics of capability<\/a>. Cambridge<\/em> Journal of Economics<\/em> .<\/em> 41(4): 1177-96.<\/p>\n

Pugno M (with G. Lisi) (2015) The underground economy in a matching model of endogenous growth<\/a>, International Journal of Economic Theory<\/em>, 11(4): 347-369 (downloadable paper<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2015). Trust, family, and education<\/a>. International Journal of Happiness and Development<\/em>, 2(3): 216-230 (downloadable paper<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2015). Capability and happiness<\/a>. Journal of Happiness Studies<\/em>, 16(6): 1383-1399.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2014). Scitovsky, behavioural economics, and beyond<\/a>. Economics: The Open-Access, Open-Assessment E-Journal<\/em>, 8 (2014-24).<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2014) Scitovsky\u2019s The Joyless Economy <\/em>and the economics of happiness<\/a>, European Journal of the History of Economic Thought<\/em>, 21(1): 278-303.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2013) Scitovsky and the income-happiness paradox<\/a>, Journal of Socio-Economics<\/em>, 43: 1-10 (downloadable paper<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (with Bartolini S. and Bilancini E.) (2013) Did the decline in social connections depress Americans\u2019 happiness?<\/a>, Social Indicators Research<\/em>, 110(3): 1033-1059 (downloadable paper<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2012) Scitovsky\u2019s theory of well-being<\/a>, History of Economic Thought and Policy<\/em>, no. 2, 35-56.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (with G. Lisi) (2011) Tax morale, entrepreneurship, and the irregular economy<\/a>, AUCO Czech Economic Review<\/em>, 5(2): 116-131.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (with G. Lisi) (2010) Entrepreurship and the hidden economy: an extended matching model<\/a>, International Economic Journal<\/em>, 24(4): 585-602 (downloadable paper<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (with S. Depedri) (2010) Job performance and job satisfaction: an integrated survey, Economia Politica-Journal of Analytical and Institutional Economics<\/em>, 26(1):175-210 (downloadable paper<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2009) The Easterlin paradox and the decline of social capital: an integrated explanation<\/a>, Journal of Socio-Economics<\/em>, 38(4): 590-600 (downloadable paper<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2009)\u00a0Social capital is \u2018good\u2019 if personal relations are good<\/a>. Paper presented at the\u00a0International Conference \u201cHappiness and Relational Goods\u201d, Venice 11-13 June 2009.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (with M. Malgarini and G. Zezza<\/em>) (2008) Life satisfaction in Italy: evidence from the ISAE Consumers Survey, Rivista di Politica Economica<\/em>, 9-10: 1-32 (downloadable paper<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2008) Economics and the self. A formalisation of Self-Determination Theory<\/a>, Journal of Socio-Economics, <\/em>37: 1328-1346.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2006) The service paradox and endogenous economic growth<\/a>, Structural Change and Economic Dynamics,<\/em> 17: 99-115 (downloadable paper<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (with M. Cimoli and A. Primi) (2006) A low-growth model: informality as a structural constraint<\/a>, Cepal Review,<\/em> 88: 85-102.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (with M.R. Carillo) (2004) The underground economy and undervelopment<\/a>, Economic Systems<\/em>, 28(3): 257-279 (downloadable paper<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2000) Rent Seeking<\/em> e questione meridionale, Politica Economica<\/em>, no.3, 387-419.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2000) Economia sommersa e disoccupazione: un modello per l’analisi e le politiche di intervento<\/a>, Rivista Italiana degli Economisti<\/em>, no.2, 269-290.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1998) The Stability of Thirlwall’s model of Economic Growth and the Balance-of-Payments Constraint<\/a>, Journal of Post Keynesian Economics<\/em>, 20(4): 559-581.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1998) Crescita economica e disoccupazione: alcuni recenti sviluppi teorici, Economia Politica<\/em>, 15(1): 119-165.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1996) A Kaldorian Model of Economic Growth with Labour Shortage and Major Technical Changes<\/a>, Structural Change and Economic Dynamics,<\/em> 7(4): 429-449.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1996) Structural Stability in a Cross-country Neoclassical Growth Model<\/a>, in Applied Economics,<\/em> 28: 1555-1566.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1995) On Competing Theories of Economic Growth: Cross-country Evidence<\/a>, International Review of Applied Economics,<\/em> 9(3): 249-274.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1987) Crescita economica e stabilit\u00e0 strutturale. A proposito di un recente modello della `Ecole de la R\u00e9gulation’, Note Economiche<\/em>, no.3, 88-101.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1986) Kaldor vs. Schumpeter on economic growth and structural change<\/a>, Quaderni di Storia dell’Economia Politica<\/em>, nos.1-2, 45-70.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1986) `L’ottima distribuzione del reddito’ di Sylos Labini: una nota, Economia Politica<\/em>, no.2, 259-275.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (with E. Santarelli) (1986) La controversia technology push\/demand pull<\/em>. Una riconsiderazione, in Economia e Politica Industriale<\/em>, n.50, 205-225\u00a0[republished in G.Lunghini and S.Vacc\u00e0 (eds.) (1987) Cambiamento tecnologico e teorie dell’impresa<\/em>, F.Angeli, Milano, pp. 217-237].<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1985) Are long waves relevant in economic life? A note, Economic Notes<\/em>, no.2, 68-77.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1985) Spesa militare e crescita economica: ostacolo o sostegno? Note preliminari sul dibattito e sul caso degli Stati Uniti, Rivista Internazionale di Scienze Sociali<\/em>, no.2, 244-275.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1982) Il `sovrappi\u00f9’ di Baran e Sweezy: una riformulazione critica ed un confronto con il `plusvalore’ di Marx, Note Economiche<\/em>, no.2, 138-164.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1982) L’impatto della domanda pubblica sul sistema produttivo in Italia: evoluzione ed effetti intersettoriali, Rivista di Diritto Finanziario e Scienza delle Finanze<\/em>, no.2, 307-356.<\/p>\n

Book chapters<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2021), \u201cThe economics of eudaimonia<\/a>\u201d, in L. Bruni, A. Smerilli and D. De Rosa (eds) A Modern Guide to the Economics of Happiness<\/em>, Elgar, London, pp.46-66 (underlying working paper in MPRA<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2019), \u201cWhy the Easterlin paradox? The Scitovsky hypothesis<\/a>\u201d, in M. Rojas (ed.) The Economics of Happiness: How the Easterlin Paradox Transformed our Understanding of Wellbeing and Progress<\/a><\/em>, Cham (Switzerland): Springer International Publishing. Chapter 7, pp. 157-170.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2016) \u201cWhy policies for children, early education and culture?\u201d, in S. Bartolini, E. Bilancini, L. Bruni, P.L. Porta (eds.) Policies for Happiness<\/a><\/em>, Oxford University Press, Oxford, pp. 215-238.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2012) \u201cL\u2019economia della felicit\u00e0\u201d, in P. Della Posta (ed.) Crisi economica e crisi delle teorie economiche<\/a><\/em>, Liguori, Napoli, pp. 133-161.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2011) \u201cEconomy, people\u2019s personal motivation and well-being<\/a>\u201d, in Chirkov, V. I., Ryan, R. M., and Sheldon, K. M. (eds) Human autonomy in cultural contexts: Perspectives on the psychology of agency, freedom, and well-being<\/a>. <\/em>Springer, Heidelberg, pp.207-239.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2008) \u201cCapabilities, the self, and well-being\u201d, in L. Bruni, F. Comim and M. Pugno, Capabilities and Happiness<\/em><\/a>, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2008, pagg. 224-253 (downloadable working paper<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2007) \u201cThe subjective well-being paradox: a suggested solution based on relational goods<\/a>\u201d, in L. Bruni e P.L. Porta (eds.) Handbook on the Economics of Happiness<\/em>, Elgar, London, pp. 263-289.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2004) \u201cPi\u00f9 ricchi di beni, pi\u00f9 poveri di rapporti interpersonali\u201d, in L. Bruni and P.L. Porta (eds.) Felicit\u00e0 ed Economia<\/em>, Guerini, Milano, pp. 192-216.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (with R. Paci and F. Pigliaru) (2003) \u201cDisparities in economic growth and unemployment among the European regions: a sectoral perspective\u201d, in B. Fingleton, A. Eraydin e R. Paci (eds.) Regional Economic Growth, SMEs and the Wider Europe<\/em>, Aldershot: Ashgate, pp. 75-102\u00a0(downloadable working paper<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (with J.S.L.McCombie and B.Soro) (2002) “Introduction” of Productivity Growth and Economic Performance: Essays on Verdoorn\u2019s Law<\/a><\/em>, MacMillan, Londra, pp.1-27.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2002) \u201cVerdoorn’s law and the analysis of steady state growth: from an unsatisfactory marriage to a new perspective\u201d, in J.S.L.McCombie, M.Pugno and B.Soro (eds.) Productivity Growth and Economic Performance: Essays on Verdoorn\u2019s Law<\/a><\/em>, MacMillan, Londra, pp. 239-258.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2002) Under-tertiarisation and unemployment, in R. Balducci and S. Staffolani (eds.) Income distribution, Growth and Employment,<\/em> Esi, Napoli, pp.223-244 (downloadable working paper<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2001) Economia sommersa, disoccupazione e crescita, in R.M. Carillo and A. Zazzaro (eds.) Istituzioni, capitale umano e sviluppo del Mezzogiorno<\/em>, Edizioni Scientifiche Italiane, Napoli, pp.114-136).<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1998) \u201cIn search of Harrod’s contribution to economic dynamics. A note\u201d, in A.P.Thirlwall, G.Rampa and L.Stella (eds.) Economic Dynamics, Trade, and Growth. Essays on Harrodian Themes, <\/em>MacMillan, London, pp.89-106.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1998) “Harrod’s economic dynamics as a persistent and r\u00e9gime-changing adjustment process”, in A.P.Thirlwall, G.Rampa and L.Stella (eds.) Economic Dynamics, Trade, and Growth. Essays on Harrodian Themes, <\/em>MacMillan, London, pp.152-178.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1998) “Crescita, ciclo e vincolo esterno”, in N. De Vecchi and M.C.Marcuzzo (eds.) A cinquant’anni da Keynes. Teorie dell’occupazione, interesse e crescita,<\/em> Unicopli, Milano, pp.273-295.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1995) “La Nuova teoria della crescita e la endogenit\u00e0 del progresso tecnico”, in Commercio internazionale e crescita economica,<\/em> a cura di M.Pugno e M.L. Segnana, Nuova Italia Scientifica, Roma, pp. 21-91.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1989) “Labour’s share, growth and structural change. The case of the U.S. industrialisation”, in M. Di Matteo, R.M. Goodwin e A.Vercelli (eds.), Technological and Social Factors in Long Term Fluctuations<\/em>, Springer-Verlag, New York, pp.242-268.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1988) “L’industrializzazione degli Stati Uniti fino al ’29: una applicazione del Linkage Approach”, in L. Marcolungo, M. Pugno and F. Targetti (eds.), L’economia mondiale in trasformazione. Contributi per una comparazione tra sistemi economici<\/em>, AISSEC, F.Angeli, Milano, pp.320-335.<\/p>\n

Edited books<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pugno M. (with L. Bruni and F. Comim) (2008) Capabilities and Happiness<\/em><\/span><\/a>, Oxford University Press, Oxford.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (with J.S.L. McCombie and B. Soro) (2002) Productivity Growth and Economic Performance: Essays on Verdoorn\u2019s Law<\/a><\/em><\/span>, <\/span><\/em>MacMillan, London.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (with M.L. Segnana) (1995) Commercio internazionale e crescita economica<\/a>,<\/em> Nuova Italia Scientifica, Roma.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (with L. Marcolungo and F. Targetti) (1988) L’economia mondiale in trasformazione. Contributi per una comparazione tra sistemi economici<\/a><\/em>, AISSEC, F.Angeli, Milano.<\/p>\n

Other articles<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2007) Ricchezza e ben-essere: l\u2019importanza delle relazioni sociali e personali<\/a>, Studi e Note di Economia<\/em>, 12(1):23-58.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1997) \u201cIncome Distribution and the Business Cycle\u201d in D. Glasner (ed.), Business Cycles and Depressions. <\/em>An Encyclopedia<\/em><\/a>, , Garland Publishing, New York, pp.319-321.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1996) Sud Corea e Taiwan: due modelli di sviluppo economico e di intervento dello stato, in Diritto ed Economia,<\/em> no.1, pp.219-244.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1991) “Catching up in the (Old and New) Theories of Economic Growth”, in Annali Scientifici<\/em> a cura del Dipartimento di Economia di Trento, no.4, pp. 71-99.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1990) Teorie del ciclo economico: appunti dalle lezioni di R.M.Goodwin<\/em>, Corso di Politica Economica e Finanziaria, Anno Accademico 1989\/90, Universit\u00e0 degli Studi di Trento, pp.30.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (1988) “Instabilit\u00e0 di Harrod e tasso d’utilizzo”, \u00a0Annali Scientifici,<\/em> Dipartimento di Economia di Trento, no.1, pp.113-144.<\/p>\n

Working papers (not published elsewhere)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Pugno M (with Sarracino F) (2021) Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation to protect the environment: correlational<\/a>
\nand causal evidence. MPRA paper, <\/em>n. 107143, 2 April, pp. 34.<\/p>\n

Pugno, M (2020) Enjoying life takes time and needs people, but economic progress runs and offers things<\/a>. MPRA paper, <\/em>n. 104378, 20 November 2020, pp. 18.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2016) Beyond the distinction between necessaries and luxuries<\/a>, MPRA paper,<\/em> n.73729, 17 Sept., pp. 22<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (with P. Verme) (2011) Life satisfaction, social capital and the bonding-bridging nexus<\/a>, World Bank Policy Research<\/em> Working Paper<\/em> n.5945, and Working Paper<\/em> n.8, Department of Economic Sciences and CreaM, University of Cassino.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. (with M. Malgarini e G. Zezza) (<\/em>2009)<\/em> \u201cLife satisfaction in a survey of Italian households<\/a>\u201d Working Paper<\/em> n.6, Department of Economic Sciences and CreaM, University of Cassino.<\/p>\n

Pugno M. 2004) \u201cRationality and affective motivation: new ideas from neurobiology and psychiatry for economic theory?<\/a>, Discussion Paper,<\/em> n.1, Department of Economics of Trento, pp. 49.\u00a0[Razionalit\u00e0 e motivazioni affettive: nuove idee dalla neurobiologia e psichiatria per la teoria economica<\/a>?,\u00a0Discussion Paper<\/em>, n.1, Dipartimento di Economia di Trento, 2004, pp. 51]<\/span><\/p>\n

Pugno M. (2001) “Unbalanced growth and women\u2019s homework\u201d, Discussion Paper,<\/em> n.7, Department of Economics of Trento, pp.21 (published also in SSRN Electronic Library).<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Books Pugno M (2026) Emergenze Malessere, Rubbettino Pugno M (2022) Well-being and Growth in Advanced Economies:\u00a0The Need to Prioritise Human Development, London, Routledge Pugno M (2016) On The Foundations of Happiness in Economics: Reinterpreting Tibor Scitovsky, London, Routledge (paperback edition…<\/span><\/p>\n

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