Emeritus Professor John Mangan
Emeritus Professor

John Mangan

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Background

Specialises in labour economics, regional economics and industrial economics.

John Mangan is a Professor of Economics within the UQ Business School at the University of Queensland and was the inaugural Director of the Australian Institute for Business and Economics (2014-15). John’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Economics, Diploma of Education and Master of Economic Studies from the University of Queensland and a Master of Arts and PhD in Economics from the University of Lancaster (UK). John is a member of the Economic Society of Australia (Qld branch), Australasian Regional Science Association International, Royal Economic Society and Labour Economics Group (UK).

Extensively published, John is an experienced presenter who has lectured in a broad range of subject areas including regional economics, labour economics, business finance, business policy, human resource management, management and quantitative economics. John was the Director of the Centre of Economic Policy Modelling (2001-2006), the Director of the Labour Market Research Unit within the Department of Employment and Training (2001-2004) and an Eminent Research Visitor to the Department of Education and Training (2006). John is, currently, a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Manpower and has held previous editorial roles with the Australasian Journal of Regional Studies (joint editor 1994-2004) and Focus on Economics series, Oxford University Press (General Editor, 1992-1994). John has been a visiting Research Professor at the Universities of Lancaster (England), Ulster (Northern Ireland) and Kiel (Germany). John has extensive industry consultative experience (including Taskforce, Commissions of Inquiry and Review Committees) and is currently a Principal of Synergies Economic Consulting. He is currently a member of the Ministerial Commisssion for training and Education.

With extensive academic, consultancy, editorial and ‘expert opinion’ experience, John is a skilled economic modeller, and a leading researcher in the areas of:

  • Labor and Social Economics
  • Economic impact analysis
  • Economics of professional sports
  • Human resource management
  • Workplace health and safety
  • Applied micro-economics

Availability

Emeritus Professor John Mangan is:
Available for supervision
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58 works between 1996 and 2022
All (58) Journal Article (36) Book Chapter (3) Conference Publication (1) Book (2) Other Outputs (9) Edited Outputs (7)

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2022

Other Outputs

Maximising the value of the energy transition for rural communities.

Meath, Cristyn, Wade, Belinda, Mangan, John, Fueldner, Anna, Tong, Spencer and Lyons, Ben (2022). Maximising the value of the energy transition for rural communities.. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Rural Economies Centre of Excellence..

Maximising the value of the energy transition for rural communities.

2021

Other Outputs

Cross-border collaboration for the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Agenda: Australia and Latin America lessons on sustainability: Policy brief

Franco, Isabel B., Mangan, John, Smith, Tahlia, Nieto, Daniel, Jimenez, Dayana, Gallagher, Jessica, Salas, Mercelo and Kelly, Rachael (2021). Cross-border collaboration for the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Agenda: Australia and Latin America lessons on sustainability: Policy brief. UQ-ALABC Latin American Sustainability Symposium Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland.

Cross-border collaboration for the achievement of the United Nations 2030 Agenda: Australia and Latin America lessons on sustainability: Policy brief

2021

Journal Article

The issue of unconscious bias in referee decisions in theNational Rugby League

O'Brien, Katherine A. and Mangan, John (2021). The issue of unconscious bias in referee decisions in theNational Rugby League. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 3 739570, 739570. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2021.739570

The issue of unconscious bias in referee decisions in theNational Rugby League

2019

Journal Article

Evaluating the effectiveness of a mentoring program for Indigenous trainees in Australia using propensity score analysis

Mangan, John and Trendle, Bernard (2019). Evaluating the effectiveness of a mentoring program for Indigenous trainees in Australia using propensity score analysis. Education Economics, 27 (3), 308-322. doi: 10.1080/09645292.2019.1583317

Evaluating the effectiveness of a mentoring program for Indigenous trainees in Australia using propensity score analysis

2017

Journal Article

Can alcohol sponsorship be diluted by health messaging?

Kelly, Sarah Jane, Ireland, Michael, Mangan, John E. and Williamson, Harley (2017). Can alcohol sponsorship be diluted by health messaging?. Sport in Society, 21 (3), 1-18. doi: 10.1080/17430437.2017.1346617

Can alcohol sponsorship be diluted by health messaging?

2017

Journal Article

Hard-to-fill vacancies: an analysis of demand side responses in the Australian state of Queensland

Mangan, John and Trendle, Bernard (2017). Hard-to-fill vacancies: an analysis of demand side responses in the Australian state of Queensland. Economic Analysis and Policy, 54, 49-56. doi: 10.1016/j.eap.2016.10.002

Hard-to-fill vacancies: an analysis of demand side responses in the Australian state of Queensland

2016

Journal Article

It works two ways: impacts of sponsorship alliance upon sport and sponsor image

Kelly, Sarah Jane, Ireland, Michael, Mangan, John and Williamson, Harley (2016). It works two ways: impacts of sponsorship alliance upon sport and sponsor image. Sport Marketing Quarterly, 25 (4), 241-259.

It works two ways: impacts of sponsorship alliance upon sport and sponsor image

2016

Journal Article

Attrition and retention of apprentices: an exploration of event history data using a multi-state modelling framework

Mangan, John and Trendle, Bernard (2016). Attrition and retention of apprentices: an exploration of event history data using a multi-state modelling framework. Education Economics, 25 (4), 1-12. doi: 10.1080/09645292.2016.1213795

Attrition and retention of apprentices: an exploration of event history data using a multi-state modelling framework

2016

Journal Article

Alcohol sponsorship and its impact on sports participants’ consumption

Kelly, Sarah, Ireland, Michael and Mangan, John (2016). Alcohol sponsorship and its impact on sports participants’ consumption. Sport in Society, 20 (7), 1-13. doi: 10.1080/17430437.2016.1221930

Alcohol sponsorship and its impact on sports participants’ consumption

2015

Journal Article

The enemy within: an econometric analysis of injuries caused by self-harm

Borooah, Vani K. and Mangan, John (2015). The enemy within: an econometric analysis of injuries caused by self-harm. Economic Analysis and Policy, 46, 59-66. doi: 10.1016/j.eap.2015.03.002

The enemy within: an econometric analysis of injuries caused by self-harm

2015

Journal Article

Young consumers’ exposure to alcohol sponsorship in sport

Kelly, Sarah, Ireland, Michael, Alpert, Frank and Mangan, John (2015). Young consumers’ exposure to alcohol sponsorship in sport. International Journal of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship, 16 (2), 83-102. doi: 10.1108/IJSMS-16-02-2015-B002

Young consumers’ exposure to alcohol sponsorship in sport

2014

Journal Article

Gender wage gaps within a public sector: evidence from personnel data

Bradley, Steve, Green, Colin and Mangan, John (2014). Gender wage gaps within a public sector: evidence from personnel data. The Manchester School, 83 (4), 379-397. doi: 10.1111/manc.12061

Gender wage gaps within a public sector: evidence from personnel data

2014

Journal Article

The impact of alcohol sponsorship in sport upon university sportspeople

Kelly, Sarah Jane, Ireland, Michael, Alpert, Frank and Mangan, John (2014). The impact of alcohol sponsorship in sport upon university sportspeople. Journal of Sport Management, 28 (4), 418-432. doi: 10.1123/jsm.2013-0078

The impact of alcohol sponsorship in sport upon university sportspeople

2012

Journal Article

Mistaking style for substance: Investor exuberance in the 2008 Indian Premier League auction

Borooah, Vani K. and Mangan, John (2012). Mistaking style for substance: Investor exuberance in the 2008 Indian Premier League auction. Journal of Sports Economics, 13 (3), 266-287. doi: 10.1177/1527002511406994

Mistaking style for substance: Investor exuberance in the 2008 Indian Premier League auction

2012

Journal Article

The effect of relative wages and external shocks on public sector turnover

Bradley, Steve, Green, Colin and Mangan, John (2012). The effect of relative wages and external shocks on public sector turnover. Economic Record, 88 (281), 243-261. doi: 10.1111/j.1475-4932.2011.00786.x

The effect of relative wages and external shocks on public sector turnover

2012

Journal Article

Measuring competitive balance in sports using generalized entropy with an application to English premier league football

Borooah, Vani K. and Mangan, John (2012). Measuring competitive balance in sports using generalized entropy with an application to English premier league football. Applied Economics, 44 (9), 1093-1102. doi: 10.1080/00036846.2010.537638

Measuring competitive balance in sports using generalized entropy with an application to English premier league football

2011

Journal Article

Floreat scuola: An international analysis of parental satisfaction with schools

Borooah, Vani K. and Mangan, John E. (2011). Floreat scuola: An international analysis of parental satisfaction with schools. Regional and Sectoral Economic Studies, 11 (3), 157-174.

Floreat scuola: An international analysis of parental satisfaction with schools

2010

Journal Article

Cancellation of Indigenous Australians from the apprenticeship training contract

Mangan, John and Trendle, Bernard (2010). Cancellation of Indigenous Australians from the apprenticeship training contract. Education Economics, 18 (4), 377-394. doi: 10.1080/09645290903546587

Cancellation of Indigenous Australians from the apprenticeship training contract

2010

Journal Article

The "Bradman Class": An Exploration of Some Issues in the Evaluation of Batsmen for Test Matches, 1877-2006

Borooah, Vani K. and Mangan, John E. (2010). The "Bradman Class": An Exploration of Some Issues in the Evaluation of Batsmen for Test Matches, 1877-2006. Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports, 6 (3 Article# 14), 1-21. doi: 10.2202/1559-0410.1201

The "Bradman Class": An Exploration of Some Issues in the Evaluation of Batsmen for Test Matches, 1877-2006

2009

Journal Article

Multiculturalism versus assimilation: Attitudes towards immigrants in western countries

Borooah, Vani K. and Mangan, John (2009). Multiculturalism versus assimilation: Attitudes towards immigrants in western countries. International Journal of Economic Sciences and Applied Research, 2 (2), 33-50.

Multiculturalism versus assimilation: Attitudes towards immigrants in western countries

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2023
    Investigation into Start-ups and Scale-ups in Queensland
    Queensland Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Queensland Housing Strategy 2017 - 2027 Research and Evaluation Program
    Queensland Department of Housing and Public Works
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    How Does Alcohol Sponsorship of Sport affect Drinking Behaviour and Attitudes in at Risk Youth? Implications for Public Policy and the Sport Industry
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    How does Alcohol Sponsorship of Sport affect Brand Image, Brand Attitude, and Drinking Behaviour in At Risk Youth?: Implications for Public Policy and the Sport Industry
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant

Availability

Emeritus Professor John Mangan is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Developing an Integrated Model to evaluate economic and social change in Rural Queensland

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Christopher O'Donnell

Completed supervision

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  • Economics - industrial
  • Economics - labour
  • Industrial economics
  • Labour economics
  • Regional economics
  • Taxation policy

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