Overview
Background
Chris O’Donnell obtained his PhD from the University of Sydney. He is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Productivity Analysis, an Associate Editor of Empirical Economics, and a Distinguished Fellow of the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society. His current research is focused on economic and statistical methods for measuring and explaining productivity and efficiency change. He has authored or co-authored three books on this topic. His work has been published in leading economics and econometrics journals, including the American Journal of Agricultural Economics, the Journal of Econometrics, the Journal of Applied Econometrics, Econometric Reviews and the European Journal of Operational Research. He has provided in-house training and/or been a consultant for organisations including the World Bank, the Asian Productivity Organisation, the International Rice Research Institute, the Australian Energy Regulator, the New South Wales Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal, and the Australian Independent Hospital Pricing Authority.
Availability
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), University of New England Australia
- Masters (Coursework) of Commerce, University of New South Wales
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
Works
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2015
Journal Article
Decomposing productivity and efficiency changes in the Alaska head and gut factory trawl fleet
Fissel, Benjamin E., Felthoven, Ronald G., Kasperski, Stephen and O'Donnell, Christopher (2015). Decomposing productivity and efficiency changes in the Alaska head and gut factory trawl fleet. Marine Policy, 62, 337-346. doi: 10.1016/j.marpol.2015.06.018
2014
Journal Article
New estimates and a decomposition of provincial productivity change in China
Laurenceson, James and O'Donnell, Christopher (2014). New estimates and a decomposition of provincial productivity change in China. China Economic Review, 30, 86-97. doi: 10.1016/j.chieco.2014.05.016
2014
Journal Article
Econometric estimation of distance functions and associated measures of productivity and efficiency change
O'Donnell, C. J. (2014). Econometric estimation of distance functions and associated measures of productivity and efficiency change. Journal of Productivity Analysis, 41 (2), 187-200. doi: 10.1007/s11123-012-0311-1
2014
Other Outputs
An Economic Approach to Identifying the Drivers of Productivity Change in the Market Sectors of the Australian Economy
O'Donnell, Christopher John (2014). An Economic Approach to Identifying the Drivers of Productivity Change in the Market Sectors of the Australian Economy. Working Paper. WP02/2014. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
2013
Journal Article
An econometric approach to estimating support prices and measures of productivity change in public hospitals
O'Donnell, C. J. and Nguyen, K. (2013). An econometric approach to estimating support prices and measures of productivity change in public hospitals. Journal of Productivity Analysis, 40 (3), 323-335. doi: 10.1007/s11123-012-0312-0
2012
Journal Article
An aggregate quantity framework for measuring and decomposing productivity change
O'Donnell, C. J. (2012). An aggregate quantity framework for measuring and decomposing productivity change. Journal of Productivity Analysis, 38 (3), 255-272. doi: 10.1007/s11123-012-0275-1
2012
Other Outputs
Alternative Indexes for Multiple Comparisons of Quantities and Prices
O'Donnell, Christopher John (2012). Alternative Indexes for Multiple Comparisons of Quantities and Prices. Working Paper. WP05/2012. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
2012
Journal Article
Nonparametric estimates of the components of productivity and profitability change in U.S. agriculture
O'Donnell, Christopher J. (2012). Nonparametric estimates of the components of productivity and profitability change in U.S. agriculture. American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 94 (4), 873-890. doi: 10.1093/ajae/aas023
2012
Other Outputs
Efficiency analysis of public hospital acute admitted services: critique of draft report
Rao, D. S. P., O'Donnell, C. J. and Peyrache, A. (2012). Efficiency analysis of public hospital acute admitted services: critique of draft report. UniQuest Project No: C00009 Brisbane, QLD, Australia: UniQuest.
2011
Other Outputs
Efficiency analysis of public hospital acute admitted services: variable selection and cleaning
O'Donnell, C. J., Rao, D. S. P. and Nguyen, K. (2011). Efficiency analysis of public hospital acute admitted services: variable selection and cleaning. UniQuest Project No: C00009 St Lucia, QLD, Australia: UniQuest.
2011
Other Outputs
Efficiency analysis of public hospital acute admitted services: project plan (final)
O’Donnell, C. J., Rao, D. S. P., Nguyen, K. and Peyrache, A. (2011). Efficiency analysis of public hospital acute admitted services: project plan (final). UniQuest Project No: C00009 St Lucia, QLD, Australia: UniQuest.
2011
Journal Article
Uncertainty and technical efficiency in Finnish agriculture: A state-contingent approach
Nauges, Celine, O'Donnell, Christopher J. and Quiggin, John (2011). Uncertainty and technical efficiency in Finnish agriculture: A state-contingent approach. European Review of Agricultural Economics, 38 (4), 449-467. doi: 10.1093/erae/jbr014
2011
Other Outputs
Comparing Firm Performance Using Transitive Productivity Index Numbers in a Meta-frontier Framework
O'Donnell, Christopher John, Fallah-Fini, S. and Triantis, K, (2011). Comparing Firm Performance Using Transitive Productivity Index Numbers in a Meta-frontier Framework. Working Paper. WP08/2011. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
2011
Other Outputs
Econometric Estimation of Distance Functions and Associated Measures of Productivity and Efficiency Change
O'Donnell, Christopher John (2011). Econometric Estimation of Distance Functions and Associated Measures of Productivity and Efficiency Change. Working Paper. WP01/2011. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
2011
Other Outputs
The Sources of Productivity Change in the Manufacturing Sectors of the U.S. Economy
O'Donnell, Christopher John (2011). The Sources of Productivity Change in the Manufacturing Sectors of the U.S. Economy. Working Paper. 07. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
2011
Other Outputs
Productivity and efficiency of farms in the northern grains region
O'Donnell, Chris and Peyrache, Antonio (2011). Productivity and efficiency of farms in the northern grains region. UniQuest Project No: 16874 St Lucia, QLD, Australia: UniQuest.
2011
Other Outputs
Analysis of efficiency and productivity in aged care homes: project plan
O'Donnell, C. J. (2011). Analysis of efficiency and productivity in aged care homes: project plan. UniQuest Project No: 16953 St Lucia, QLD, Australia: UniQuest.
2011
Other Outputs
New Estimates and a Decomposition of Provincial Productivity Change in China
Laurenceson, James and O'Donnell, Christopher John (2011). New Estimates and a Decomposition of Provincial Productivity Change in China. Working Paper. WP04/2011. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
2011
Other Outputs
An economic analysis of the Impact of the National Water Initiative on the efficiency and productivity of water use
Mallawaarachchi, Thilak, Adamson, David, Hughes, Neal, O'Donnell, Christopher and Quiggin, John (2011). An economic analysis of the Impact of the National Water Initiative on the efficiency and productivity of water use. Brisbane, Australia:
2011
Book
An economic analysis of the Impact of the National Water Initiative on the efficiency and productivity of water use, Report to Clinet, Risk and Sustainable Management Group, The University of Queensland
Mallawaarachchi, Thilak, Adamson, David, Hughes, Neal, O'Donnell, Christopher and Quiggin, John (2011). An economic analysis of the Impact of the National Water Initiative on the efficiency and productivity of water use, Report to Clinet, Risk and Sustainable Management Group, The University of Queensland.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
The Efficiency of Electricity Capital in Uncertain Environments
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Antonio Peyrache
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Doctor Philosophy
The Efficiency of Electricity Capital in Uncertain Environments
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Antonio Peyrache
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing an Integrated Model to evaluate economic and social change in Rural Queensland
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor John Mangan
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
The Efficiency of Electricity Capital in Uncertain Environments
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Antonio Peyrache
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Demand Uncertainty and Efficiency in the Provision of Public Services
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Valentin Zelenyuk
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Vietnam State-owned Enterprise (SOE) reform: A productivity and efficiency perspective
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Prasada Rao
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Econometric Estimation of the Components of Total Factor Productivity Change
Principal Advisor
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Estimating State-Contingent Technologies
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor John Quiggin
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
NON- AND SEMI-PARAMETRIC STOCHASTIC FRONTIERS: A PENALISED SPLINE APPROACH
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Prasada Rao
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Managing variable seasonal weather conditions in smallholder agriculture: Exposure, impacts, adaptations
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dong-Hyuk Kim, Professor Daniel Rodriguez
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Performance Assessment and Price Regulation of Selected Services: A Study of the Australian Private Health Insurance and Higher Education Sectors
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Prasada Rao
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Measuring and Decomposing Economic, Environmental and Ecological Efficiency and Productivity Change in Agricultural Production
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Prasada Rao
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2010
Doctor Philosophy
The economics of alcohol in Australian rural communities
Associate Advisor
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
THE ECONOMIC ROLE OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL INTER-FIRM NETWORKS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES: STUDY OF SYMBIOSIS IN THE INDONESIAN GARMENT INDUSTRY
Associate Advisor
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- Microeconometrics
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