
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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2000
Journal Article
Unemployment: still hoping for a miracle?
Quiggin, J (2000). Unemployment: still hoping for a miracle?. International Journal of Manpower, 21 (5), 374-383. doi: 10.1108/01437720010377684
2000
Other Outputs
A Technological and Organisational Explanation for the Size Distribution of Firms
Gans, Joshua S. and Quiggin, John (2000). A Technological and Organisational Explanation for the Size Distribution of Firms. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.237199
2000
Journal Article
Shortening working hours
Quiggin, John (2000). Shortening working hours. Australian Options, 17, 2-5.
1999
Journal Article
Adverse selection in crop insurance: Actuarial and asymmetric information incentives
Just, RE, Calvin, L and Quiggin, J (1999). Adverse selection in crop insurance: Actuarial and asymmetric information incentives. American Journal of Agricultural Economics, 81 (4), 834-849. doi: 10.2307/1244328
1999
Journal Article
The impact of global warming on agriculture: a Ricardian analysis - Comment
Quiggin, John C. and Horowitz, John K. (1999). The impact of global warming on agriculture: a Ricardian analysis - Comment. American Economic Review, 89 (4), 1044-1045.
1999
Journal Article
The impact of global warming on agriculture: A Ricardian analysis: Comment
Quiggin, John and Horowitz, John K. (1999). The impact of global warming on agriculture: A Ricardian analysis: Comment. American Economic Review, 89 (4), 1044-1045. doi: 10.1257/aer.89.4.1044
1999
Other Outputs
Human Capital Theory and Education Policy in Australia
Quiggin, John (1999). Human Capital Theory and Education Policy in Australia.
1999
Journal Article
Globalisation, Neoliberalism and Inequality in Australia
Quiggin, John (1999). Globalisation, Neoliberalism and Inequality in Australia. Economic and Labour Relations Review, 10 (2), 240-259.
1999
Journal Article
Quiggin on GST
Quiggin, John (1999). Quiggin on GST. Conservation North Queensland, 15 (2).
1999
Journal Article
The Premature Burial of Natural Monopoly: Rejoinder
Quiggin, John (1999). The Premature Burial of Natural Monopoly: Rejoinder. Agenda, 61 (1), 47-50.
1999
Journal Article
Competitive Tendering and Service Quality
Fraser, Lyn and Quiggin, John (1999). Competitive Tendering and Service Quality. Just Policy, 17, 53-57.
1999
Journal Article
The future of government: Mixed economy or minimal state?
Quiggin, J (1999). The future of government: Mixed economy or minimal state?. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 58 (4), 39-53. doi: 10.1111/1467-8500.00126
1999
Journal Article
Life-cycle preferences over consumption and health: when is cost-effectiveness analysis equivalent to cost–benefit analysis?
Bleichrodt, H. and Quiggin, John (1999). Life-cycle preferences over consumption and health: when is cost-effectiveness analysis equivalent to cost–benefit analysis?. Journal of Health Economics, 18 (6), 681-708. doi: 10.1016/S0167-6296(99)00014-4
1999
Journal Article
A test of competing explanations of compensation demanded
Horowitz, JK, McConnell, KE and Quiggin, J (1999). A test of competing explanations of compensation demanded. Economic Inquiry, 37 (4), 637-646. doi: 10.1111/j.1465-7295.1999.tb01453.x
1999
Other Outputs
The Future of Government: Mixed Economy or Minimal State?
Quiggin, John (1999). The Future of Government: Mixed Economy or Minimal State?.
1999
Journal Article
Human capital theory and education policy in Australia
Quiggin, John (1999). Human capital theory and education policy in Australia. Australian Economic Review, 32 (2), 130-144. doi: 10.1111/1467-8462.00100
1998
Journal Article
Tax Reform is a Multi-Faceted Quandary
Quiggin, John (1998). Tax Reform is a Multi-Faceted Quandary. Australian Farm Journal, 11.
1998
Journal Article
Micro Gains From Micro Reform
Quiggin, John (1998). Micro Gains From Micro Reform. Economic Analysis and Policy, 28 (1), 1-16.
1998
Journal Article
The Premature Burial of Natural Monopoly: Telecommunications Reform in Australia
Quiggin, John (1998). The Premature Burial of Natural Monopoly: Telecommunications Reform in Australia. Agenda, 6 (1), 47-50.
1998
Journal Article
Estimation using contingent valuation data from a "dichotomous choice with follow-up" questionnaire: Reply
Cameron, TA and Quiggin, J (1998). Estimation using contingent valuation data from a "dichotomous choice with follow-up" questionnaire: Reply. Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, 35 (2), 195-199. doi: 10.1006/jeem.1998.1026
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Supervision
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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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