
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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2011
Other Outputs
Water supply variability and sustainable diversion limits: issues to consider in developing the Murray-Darling Basin Plan
Adamson, David, Quiggin, John and Quiggin, Daniel (2011). Water supply variability and sustainable diversion limits: issues to consider in developing the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Uniquest Project No: 17255 St Lucia, QLD, Australia: UniQuest.
2011
Journal Article
Financial markets: masters or servants?
Quiggin, John (2011). Financial markets: masters or servants?. Politics and Society, 39 (3), 331-345. doi: 10.1177/0032329211415502
2011
Book
Carbon Pricing and Equity
Quiggin, John (2011). Carbon Pricing and Equity. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland School of Economics.
2011
Book
Indirect economic values in stated preference surveys
Quiggin, John (2011). Indirect economic values in stated preference surveys. Not available:
2011
Journal Article
Turning water into carbon: Carbon sequestration and water flow in the Murray–Darling Basin
Schrobback, Peggy, Adamson, David and Quiggin, John (2011). Turning water into carbon: Carbon sequestration and water flow in the Murray–Darling Basin. Environmental and Resource Economics, 49 (1), 23-45. doi: 10.1007/s10640-010-9422-1
2011
Journal Article
How to save the Euro - and the EU
Farrell, Henry and Quiggin, John (2011). How to save the Euro - and the EU. Foreign Affairs, 90 (3)
2011
Journal Article
In the News
Quiggin, John (2011). In the News. Development Outreach, 13 (1), 14-15. doi: 10.1596/1020-797x_13_1_14
2011
Journal Article
Should we put a thin subsidy on the policy table in the fight against obesity?
Lordan, Grace and Quiggin, John (2011). Should we put a thin subsidy on the policy table in the fight against obesity?. Forum for Health Economics and Policy, 14 (2). doi: 10.2202/1558-9544.1235
2011
Book Chapter
Managing risk in the Murray-Darling Basin
Quiggin, John (2011). Managing risk in the Murray-Darling Basin. Basin futures: water reform in the Murray-Darling basin. (pp. 313-324) edited by Daniel Connell and R. Quentin Grafton. Acton, ACT, Australia: ANU E Press. doi: 10.22459/bf.05.2011.19
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
Other Outputs
Should we put a thin subsidy on the policy table in the fight against obesity-?
Lordan, Grace and Quiggin, John (2011). Should we put a thin subsidy on the policy table in the fight against obesity-?. School of Economics Discussion Paper. 417. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
2011
Other Outputs
Property Rights and Water Buy Back in Australia's Murray-Darling Basin
Adamson, David, Oss-Emer, Max and Quiggin, John (2011). Property Rights and Water Buy Back in Australia's Murray-Darling Basin. Risk and Sustainable Management Group Working Papers. 149883. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
2011
Other Outputs
An economic analysis of the impact of the national water initiative on the capacity and resilience of Australia’s water management regime : Report to Client
Mallawaarachchi, Thilak, Adamson, David, Schrobbacck, Peggy and Quiggin, John (2011). An economic analysis of the impact of the national water initiative on the capacity and resilience of Australia’s water management regime : Report to Client. Brisbane, Qld., Australia: University of Queensland, School of Economics.
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.
2011
Journal Article
Event-specific data envelopment models and efficiency analysis
Chambers, Robert G., Hailu, Atakelty and Quiggin, John (2011). Event-specific data envelopment models and efficiency analysis. Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 55 (1), 90-106. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8489.2010.00517.x
2010
Journal Article
Special Taxation of the Mining Industry*
Freebairn, John and Quiggin, John (2010). Special Taxation of the Mining Industry*. Economic Papers, 29 (4), 384-396. doi: 10.1111/j.1759-3441.2010.00085.x
2010
Journal Article
Climate change, uncertainty, and adaptation: The case of irrigated agriculture in the Murray-Darling Basin in Australia
Quiggin, John, Adamson, David, Chambers, Sarah and Schrobback, Peggy (2010). Climate change, uncertainty, and adaptation: The case of irrigated agriculture in the Murray-Darling Basin in Australia. Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics-Revue Canadienne D Agroeconomie, 58 (4), 531-554. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-7976.2010.01200.x
2010
Other Outputs
Production Under Uncertainty: A Simulation Study
Quiggin, John C. (2010). Production Under Uncertainty: A Simulation Study. Working Paper. WP05/2010. School of Economics, University of Queensland.
2010
Journal Article
Markets for influence
Menezes, Flavio, M. and Quiggin, John (2010). Markets for influence. International Journal of Industrial Organization, 28 (3), 307-310. doi: 10.1016/j.ijindorg.2009.10.002
2010
Journal Article
Cost minimization and the stochastic discount factor
Chambers, Robert G. and Quiggin, John (2010). Cost minimization and the stochastic discount factor. Annals of Operations Research, 176 (1), 349-368. doi: 10.1007/s10479-008-0469-0
Funding
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
Contact Professor John Quiggin directly for media enquiries about:
- 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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