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.
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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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2004
Journal Article
A metafrontier production function for estimation of technical efficiencies and technology gaps for firms operating under different technologies
Battese, George E., Rao, D. S. Prasada and O'Donnell, Christopher J. (2004). A metafrontier production function for estimation of technical efficiencies and technology gaps for firms operating under different technologies. Journal of Productivity Analysis, 21 (1), 91-103. doi: 10.1023/B:PROD.0000012454.06094.29
2004
Other Outputs
Curvature-Constrained Estimates of Technical Efficiency and Returns to Scale for U.S. Electric Utilities
Rungsuriyawiboon, Supawat and O'Donnell, Chris (2004). Curvature-Constrained Estimates of Technical Efficiency and Returns to Scale for U.S. Electric Utilities. CEPA Working Paper. WP07/2004. School of Economics, The University of Queensland.
2004
Conference Publication
Constructing Divisia Indexes from Retail Scanner Data using Wavelet Methods
Allan-Greer, Briege, Rao, D. S. Prasada and O'Donnell, Christopher (2004). Constructing Divisia Indexes from Retail Scanner Data using Wavelet Methods. SSHRC International Conference on Index Number Theory and the Measurement of Prices and Productivity, Vancouver, June 30 - July 3, 2004.
2003
Conference Publication
Semiparametric estimation of stochastic frontiers
Hajargasht, G., O'Donnell, C. J. and Rao, D. S. P. (2003). Semiparametric estimation of stochastic frontiers. 2003 Australasian Meeting of the Econometric Society, Sydney, 9-11 July, 2003.
2003
Conference Publication
Does Excluding Cross-commodity Interactions Matter? Beef and Lamb in Australia
Dent, S. K., Piggott, R. R., O'Donnell, C. J. and Griffith, G. R. (2003). Does Excluding Cross-commodity Interactions Matter? Beef and Lamb in Australia. 47th Annual Conference of the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, Fremantle, Australia, 12-14 February , 2003,. Online: Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society.
2003
Conference Publication
Using Wavelet Methods to Construct Divisia Price Index Numbers Based on Retail Scanner Data
Allan-Greer, B., Rao, D. S. P. and O'Donnell , C. J. (2003). Using Wavelet Methods to Construct Divisia Price Index Numbers Based on Retail Scanner Data. Economic Measurement Group (EMG) Workshop, The University of New South Wales, 11-12 December, 2003.
2003
Conference Publication
A Bayesian Approach to Imposing Curvature on Distance Functions
O'Donnell, Christopher J. and Coelli, Timothy (2003). A Bayesian Approach to Imposing Curvature on Distance Functions. 2003 Australasian Meeting of the Econometric Society, Sydney, Australia, 9-11 July, 2003.
2003
Conference Publication
Testing for market power in the Australian grains and oilseeds industries: further results
O'Donnell, C., Griffith, R., Nightingale, J. J. and Piggott, R. R. (2003). Testing for market power in the Australian grains and oilseeds industries: further results. 47th Annual Conference of the AARES 2003: Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, Fremantle, 12-14 February, 2003. Online: Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society.
2002
Journal Article
The Demand for Beef in Indonesia: Implications for Australian Agribusiness
Hutasuhut, Maradoli, Chang, Hui-Shung (Christie), Griffith, Garry, O'Donnell, Chris and Doran, Howard (2002). The Demand for Beef in Indonesia: Implications for Australian Agribusiness. Australian agribusiness review, 10 (paper 4), 1-10.
2002
Journal Article
Regional comparisons of banking performance in South Africa
O'Donnell, CJ and van der Westhuizen, G (2002). Regional comparisons of banking performance in South Africa. South African Journal of Economics, 70 (3), 485-518.
2002
Conference Publication
Data Envelopment Analysis in Small and Medium Enterprises: A Study of the Australian Textile Fibre, Yarn and Woven Fabric Manufacturing Industry
Kotey, B. and O'Donnell, C. J. (2002). Data Envelopment Analysis in Small and Medium Enterprises: A Study of the Australian Textile Fibre, Yarn and Woven Fabric Manufacturing Industry. Proceedings of the Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New Zealand (SEAANZ) Conference, Adelaide, 22-24 September, 2002.
2002
Conference Publication
Testing for market power in the Australian grains and oilseeds industries
Griffith, G. R. and O'Donnell, Christopher J. (2002). Testing for market power in the Australian grains and oilseeds industries. 46th Annual Conference of the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, Canberra, ACT, 13-15 February, 2002. Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society Inc.
2002
Book Chapter
Transitive Multilateral Comparisons of Output, Input and Productivity: A Nonparametric Approach
Ball, V. Eldon, O'Donnell, Christopher J. and Rao, Prasada D. S. (2002). Transitive Multilateral Comparisons of Output, Input and Productivity: A Nonparametric Approach. Agricultural Productivity: Measurement and Sources of Growth. (pp. 85-116) Boston, MA, U.S.A: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
2002
Journal Article
Using demographic risk factors to explain variations in the incidence of violence against women
O'Donnell, CJ, Smith, A and Madison, JR (2002). Using demographic risk factors to explain variations in the incidence of violence against women. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 17 (12), 1239-1262. doi: 10.1177/088626002237854
2002
Journal Article
Data Envelopment Analysis in Small and Medium Enterprises: A Study of the Australian Food, Beverages and Tobacco Manufacturing Industry
Kotey, B. and O'Donnell, C. J. (2002). Data Envelopment Analysis in Small and Medium Enterprises: A Study of the Australian Food, Beverages and Tobacco Manufacturing Industry. Small Enterprise Research, 10 (2), 3-22. doi: 10.5172/ser.10.2.3
2002
Book Chapter
Parametric estimation of technical and allocative efficiency in U.S. agriculture
O'Donnell, C. J. (2002). Parametric estimation of technical and allocative efficiency in U.S. agriculture. Agricultural productivity: measurement and sources of growth. (pp. 137-166) edited by V. E. Ball and G. E. Norton. Boston: Kluwer Academic.
2001
Journal Article
Bayesian model averaging in consumer demand systems with inequality constraints
Chua, CL, Griffiths, WE and O'Donnell, CJ (2001). Bayesian model averaging in consumer demand systems with inequality constraints. Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics-revue Canadienne D Agroeconomie, 49 (3), 269-291. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-7976.2001.tb00306.x
2001
Journal Article
Estimating economic relationships subject to firm- and time-varying equality and inequality constraints
O'Donnell, C. J., Rambaldi, A. N. and Doran, H. E. (2001). Estimating economic relationships subject to firm- and time-varying equality and inequality constraints. Journal of Applied Econometrics, 16 (6), 709-726. doi: 10.1002/jae.639
2000
Journal Article
Imposing regularity conditions on a system of cost and cost-share equations: a Bayesian approach
Griffiths, William E., O'Donnell, Christopher J. and Cruz, Agustina Tan (2000). Imposing regularity conditions on a system of cost and cost-share equations: a Bayesian approach. Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 44 (1), 107-127. doi: 10.1111/1467-8489.00101
1999
Journal Article
Input demands and inefficiency in U.S. agriculture
O'Donnell, C. J., Shumway, C. R. and Ball, V. E. (1999). Input demands and inefficiency in U.S. agriculture. American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 81 (4), 865-880. doi: 10.2307/1244330
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Supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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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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