
Overview
Background
John Quiggin is a Professor of Economics at the University of Queensland. He is prominent both as a research economist and as a commentator on Australian economic policy. He is a Fellow of the Econometric Society, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and many other learned societies and institutions. He has produced over 1500 publications, including six books and over 200 refereed journal articles, in fields including decision theory, environmental economics, production economics, and the theory of economic growth. He has also written on policy topics including climate change, micro-economic reform, privatisation, employment policy and the management of the Murray-Darling river system. His latest book, Economics in Two Lessons: Why Markets Work so Well and Why they can Fail so Badly, was released in 2019 by Princeton University Press.
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Arts, Australian National University
- Bachelor (Honours) of Economics, Australian National University
- Masters (Coursework), Australian National University
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of New England Australia
- Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
Research impacts
In addition to scholarly books and journal articles, I have had an impact on public discussion of policy issues through a wide variety of new and traditional media, and through direct engagement with stakeholders and the general public. I have taken an active part in public debate, both in Australia and internationally, through books, magazines newspaper articles and appearances in electronic media. My book, Zombie Economics: How Dead Ideas Still Walk Among Us, published by Princeton University Press has been translated into eight languages and sold more than 20 000 copies. My work is regularly cited in the New York Times, The Economist and other leading international publications. For example, a search of the New York Times reveals 30 citations to me in the past 5 years, and The Economist 48. I have published invited articles in leading international newspapers and policy journals, including the Chronicle of Higher Education, Financial Times, Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, Newsweek Daily Beast, the National Interest and the New York Times. I have also been prominent in 'New Media' (although this term has now become somewhat dated). I maintain an individual blog (listed in the top 100 economics blogs http://www.onalyticaindexes.com/2012/11/26/ top-200-most-influential-economics-blogs/) and participate in the Crooked Timber group blog, regularly listed among the world's leading academic blogs. My public Facebook page has over 500 followers and my Twitter feed more than 5000. As part of my commitment to public debate I have regularly made submissions to, and appeared before, Parliamentary inquiries into a wide range of topics, notably including the US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. Commonwealth Hansard produces 266 results in a search for my name. My public policy work has been recognised through appointments to the Boards of the Queensland Competition Authority and the Climate Change Authority. My work has had a substantial impact, as recognized by a variety of criteria and metrics. My work has been recognised through awards including Fellowship of the Econometrics Society, Distinguished Fellowship of the Economics Society of Australia, Distinguished Fellowship of the American Agricultural Economics Society, Distinguished Alumni awards from the University of New England and Australian National University and election as President of the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society. I have also been invited to hold numerous Fellowships, adjunct and honorary professorships and the like. Examples include the Centre for Policy Development (Sydney), the Cairns Institute (James Cook University Cairns Campus), the University of Maryland College Park, the Inaugural Don Dunstan Visiting Professorship at the University of Adelaide, the Centre for the Economic Analysis ofRisk, Georgia State University and the Hinkley Visiting Professorship at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
Works
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2006
Journal Article
Fixed wages and bonuses in agency contracts: the case of a continuous state space
Racionero, Maria and Quiggin, John (2006). Fixed wages and bonuses in agency contracts: the case of a continuous state space. Journal of Public Economic Theory, 8 (5), 761-777. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9779.2006.00287.x
2006
Journal Article
No more free beer tomorrow? Economic policy and outcomes in Australia and New Zealand since 1984
Hazledine, Tim and Quiggin, John (2006). No more free beer tomorrow? Economic policy and outcomes in Australia and New Zealand since 1984. Australian Journal of Political Science, 41 (2), 145-159. doi: 10.1080/10361140600672402
2006
Journal Article
Water rights for variable supplies
Freebairn, John and Quiggin, John (2006). Water rights for variable supplies. Australian Journal of Agricultural And Resource Economics, 50 (3), 295-312. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8489.2006.00341.x
2006
Book Chapter
Unemployment, Labour Market Insecurity and Policy Options
Bell, S. R. and Quiggin, J. C. (2006). Unemployment, Labour Market Insecurity and Policy Options. Social Policy in Australia: Understanding for Action. (pp. 147-160) edited by A. McClelland and P. Smyth. Australia: Oxford University Press.
2006
Book Chapter
Five Observations on Financing Health Care
Quiggin, John (2006). Five Observations on Financing Health Care. Engaging the New World: Responses to the Knowledge Economy. (pp. 222-237) edited by Bhajan S. Grewal and Margarita Kumnick. Australia: Melbourne University Press.
2006
Book Chapter
References
Dodd, Janet S., Solla, Leah and Berard, Paula M. (2006). References. The ACS style guide : effective communication of scientific information. (pp. 287-341) edited by Garson, Lorrin R., Coghill, Anne and American Chemical Society. Washington, DC, New York: American Chemical Society, Oxford University Press. doi: 10.4337/9781781958148.00018
2006
Other Outputs
State-contingent modelling of the Murray Darling Basin: implications for the design of property rights
Adamson, David, Mallawaarachchi, Thilak and Quiggin, John (2006). State-contingent modelling of the Murray Darling Basin: implications for the design of property rights. Murray-Darling Program Working Papers. WP2M06. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
2006
Book Chapter
The end of the public sector debate
Quiggin, John (2006). The end of the public sector debate. The state of the public sector: The state of the states 2006. (pp. 49-61) edited by Christopher Sheil. Sydney, Australia: The Evatt Foundation.
2006
Journal Article
Public Private Partnerships: Options for Improved Risk Allocation
Quiggin, J. C. (2006). Public Private Partnerships: Options for Improved Risk Allocation. The University of New South Wales Law Journal, 29 (3), 289-293.
2006
Conference Publication
Globalisation: macroeconomic management and public finance
Quiggin, John (2006). Globalisation: macroeconomic management and public finance. Workshop on the Benefits and Costs of Globalisation, Nathan Australia, Feb, 2003. CHELTENHAM: EDWARD ELGAR PUBLISHING LTD.
2006
Book Chapter
Criminal reparations: Using the tax system to collect fines
Chapman, Bruce, Freiberg, Arie, Quiggin, John and Tait, David (2006). Criminal reparations: Using the tax system to collect fines. Government Managing Risk: Incoming Contingent Loans for Social and Economic Progress. (pp. 140-160) edited by B. Chapman. London; New York: Routledge.
2006
Book Chapter
War over science or war on science
Quiggin, J. C. (2006). War over science or war on science. Looking for a fight: Is there a Republican war on science?. (pp. 79-81) edited by John Holbo. Indiana, USA: Parlor Press.
2006
Journal Article
Criminal reparations Using the tax system to collect fines
Chapman, Bruce, Freiberg, Arie, Quiggin, John and Tait, David (2006). Criminal reparations Using the tax system to collect fines. Government Managing Risk: Income Contingent Loans for Social and Economic Progress, 40, 140-155.
2006
Book Chapter
Globalisation: macroeconomic management and public finance
Quiggin, J. C. (2006). Globalisation: macroeconomic management and public finance. Globalisation and the Asia-Pacific: Contested Perspectives and Diverse Experiences. (pp. 60-72) edited by I. Islam and M. Hossain. Cheltenham UK: Edward Elgar.
2006
Book Chapter
Economic constraints on public policy
Quiggin, John (2006). Economic constraints on public policy. The Oxford handbook of public policy. (pp. 529-542) edited by Michael Moran, Martin Rein and Robert E. Godin. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199548453.003.0025
2006
Other Outputs
State-contingent modelling of the Murray Darling Basin: implications for the design of property rights
Adamson, David, Mallawaarachchi, Thilak and Quiggin, John (2006). State-contingent modelling of the Murray Darling Basin: implications for the design of property rights. Risk and Sustainable Management Group Working Papers. 149856. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
2006
Conference Publication
State-contingent modelling of the Murray Darling Basin: implications for the design of property rights
Adamson, David, Mallawaarachchi, Thilak and Quiggin, John (2006). State-contingent modelling of the Murray Darling Basin: implications for the design of property rights. The 50th Annual Conference of the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, Sydney, 8-10 February, 2006.
2006
Book Chapter
Republican War on Science: Introduction to a Seminar
Quiggin, John (2006). Republican War on Science: Introduction to a Seminar. Looking for a fight: is there a Republican war on science?. (pp. 3-4) edited by John Holbo. Indiana, USA: Parlor Press.
2006
Journal Article
Stories about productivity
Quiggin, J. C. (2006). Stories about productivity. Australian Bulletin of Labour, 32 (1), 18-26.
2006
Journal Article
Urban Water Supply in Australia
Quiggin, J C (2006). Urban Water Supply in Australia. Public Policy, 1 (1), 14-22.
Funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2020
Doctor Philosophy
Three essays on energy shift: From fossil fuels towards renewables
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Eric Eisenstat
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2018
Doctor Philosophy
Light Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards and the Rebound Effect
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Rodney Strachan
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
A General Equilibrium Analysis of the Eaton and Kortum (2002) Trade Model
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Shino Takayama
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2015
Doctor Philosophy
Climate Change Impacts of Irrigation in the Murray Darling Basin
Associate Advisor
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
What they think, what they expect, and what they practise: A multivariate analysis of students' perceptions about teaching and learning in higher education
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Adrian Ashman
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2011
Doctor Philosophy
Estimating State-Contingent Technologies
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Christopher O'Donnell
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Essays on complexity, choice, and competition in the market for retirement funds
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Peter Earl
Media
Enquiries
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- Australian economic policy
- Climate change economics
- drought economics
- Economic growth
- Economic policy - Australia
- Economics
- Employment policy - economics
- Environment and economics
- Political economy
- public asset sales
- Tax
- Zombie economics
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