Prof John Madden - Researcher Profile

John Madden

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Biography

John Madden is a Professor in the Centre of Policy Studies (CoPS). He was Deputy Director of the Centre from 2004 to 2012. Prior to joining CoPS in 2002, Madden was Director of the Centre for Regional Economic Analysis at the University of Tasmania for eleven years.

John’s research interest is in economy-wide modelling of policy-relevant issues. In the late 1980s he developed the FEDERAL model, one of the first large-scale multiregional computable general equilibrium (CGE) models. More recently, John has led over the past four years the research teams that constructed a dynamic CGE model of Malaysia for the Malaysian Ministry of Finance, and a dynamic fiscal CGE model of Florida for the Office of the Florida Legislature.

John has employed these models, and other CGE models developed by CoPS researchers, to examine a wide range of economic issues. These include: fiscal federalism, regional development, major investment projects (e.g. Very Fast Train and North West Shelf Gas), tourism, mega-events (e.g. the Sydney Olympics and the Soccer World Cup), natural resources and the environment, health (e.g. eHealth and the US Affordable Care Act), labour markets (e.g. the national wage case), transport, and microeconomic reform (e.g. National Competition Policy).

Contract research affords John the opportunity to research questions of current interest to policy makers, and provides an opportunity to obtain access to otherwise unavailable data essential to policy-relevant research. John has undertaken over 130 contract-research and grant-supported projects. He has undertaken studies for various Australian government departments, all Australian state governments, overseas governments, and many private organizations.

John has had a long involvement with the multidisciplinary Regional Science Association International (RSAI). He is Immediate Past President of the Pacific Regional Science Conference Organisation which is the RSAI supra-regional organization for the Asia-Pacific. He was one of six elected Councillors-at-Large on the International Council of the RSAI. He is also a former president of the Australia & NZ section of the RSAI and of the Tasmania branch of the Economic Society of Australia. He is currently a regional editor (Asia Pacific) of Regional Science Policy and Practice.

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Keywords

Computable General Equilibrium (CGE), Regional economic modelling, Fiscal federalism

Qualifications

PHD (ECONOMICS)
Institution: University of Tasmania
Year awarded: 1990
ECONOMICS (HONS)
Institution: Australian National University
Year awarded: 1978

Publications

Book Chapters

Giesecke, J.A., Madden, J., 2007, Regional adjustment to globalization: A CGE analytical framework, in Globalization and Regional Economic Modeling, eds Russel Cooper, Kieran Donaghy and Geoffrey Hewings, Springer, Berlin Germany, pp. 229-261.

Giesecke, J.A., Madden, J., 2006, A large-scale dynamic multi-regional CGE model with an illustrative application, in Computable General Equilibrium Approaches in Urban and Regional Policy Studies, eds Masayuki Doi, World Scientific, Singapore, pp. 83-110.

Madden, J.R., 2006, Australia: central fiscal dominance, collaborative federalism, and economic reform, in Federalism and Economic Reform: International Perspectives, eds Jessica S. Wallack and T. N. Srinivasan, Cambridge University Press, New York NY USA, pp. 85-142.

Journal Articles

Giesecke, J., Madden, J., 2011, Modelling the economic impacts of the Sydney Olympics in retrospect - Game over for the Bonanza story?, Economic Papers: A Journal of Applied Economics and Policy [P], vol 30, issue 2, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Richmond Vic Australia, pp. 218-232.

Dixon, P., Madden, J., Rimmer, M., 2010, Linking national and multi-regional computable general equilibrium (CGE) models: The effects of an increase in award wage rates in Australia, Regional Studies [P], vol 44, issue 10, Routledge, UK, pp. 1369-1385.

Giesecke, J., Madden, J., 2010, Uncovering the factors behind comparative regional economic performance: A multi-regional computable general equilibrium (CGE) approach, Regional Studies [P], vol 44, issue 10, Routledge, UK, pp. 1329-1349.

Giesecke, J.A., Madden, J.R., 2006, CGE evaluation of a university's effects on a regionl economy: An integrated assessment of expenditure and knowledge impacts, Review of Urban & Regional Development Studies, vol 18, issue 3, Blackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd, Carlton Vic Australia, pp. 229-251.

Madden, J., 2006, Economic and fiscal impacts of mega sporting events: A general equilibrium assessment, Public Finance and Management, vol 6, issue 3, Southern Public Administration Education, USA, pp. 346-394.

Horridge, J.M., Madden, J., Wittwer, G., 2005, The impact of the 2002-2003 drought on Australia, Journal of Policy Modeling, vol 27, issue 3, Elsevier Inc., USA, pp. 285-308.

Giesecke, J.A., Madden, J.R., 2004, Modelling the regional economic consequences of efficiency gains in the utilities sector, Economic Analysis and Policy, vol 34, issue 1, Economic Society of Australia (Queensland) Inc, Australia, pp. 15-35.

Madden, J.R., 2004, The economic impact of national competition policy on Australian regions, European Planning Studies, vol 12, issue 1, Carfax Publishing Ltd, UK, pp. 41-56.

Giesecke, J.A., Madden, J.R., 2003, A large-scale dynamic multi-regional CGE model with an illustrative application, Review of Urban & Regional Development Studies: Journal of the Applied Science Conference, vol 15, issue 1, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Carlton South Vic Australia, pp. 2-25.

Groenewold, N., Hagger, A.J., Madden, J.R., 2003, Interregional transfers: a political-economy CGE approach, Papers in Regional Science: Journal of the Regional Science Association International, vol 82, issue 4, Springer-Verlag, Germany, pp. 535-554.

Giesecke, J.A., Madden, J.R., 2003, Regional labour market adjustment to competition policy reforms: a dynamic CGE framework for assessment, Australian Journal of Labour Economics, vol 6, issue 3, Centre for Labour Market Research, Australia, pp. 409-433.

Adams, P.D., Horridge, J.M., Madden, J., Wittwer, G., 2002, Drought, regions and the Australian economy between 2001-02 and 2004-05, Australian Bulletin of Labour, vol 28, issue 4, National Institute of Labour Studies Inc, Adelaide SA Australia, pp. 231-246.

Madden, J., 2002, The economic consequences of the Sydney Olympics: the CREA/Arthur Andersen Study, Current Issues in Tourism, vol 5, issue 1, Channel View Publications, UK, pp. 7-21.

Dwyer, L., Forsyth, P.J., Madden, J., Spurr, R., 2001, Economic Impacts of Inbound Tourism under Different Assumptions Regarding the Macroeconomy, Current Issues in Tourism, vol 3, issue 4, Channel View Publications, UK, pp. 325-363.

Dwyer, L., Forsyth, P.J., Madden, J., Spurr, R., 2000, Economic Impacts of Inbound Tourism under Different Assumptions Regarding the Macroeconomy, Current Issues in Tourism, vol 3 issue 4, Channel View Publications, UK, pp. 325-363.

Conference Proceedings

Giesecke, J.A., Madden, J., 2005, A CGE assessment of a university's effects on a regional economy: Supply-side versus demand-side effects, Land use and water management in a sustainable network society, 23/08/2005 to 27/08/2005, European Regional Science Association, Amsterdam Netherlands, pp. 1-24.

Dwyer, L., Forsyth, P.J., Madden, J., Spurr, R., 2001, The Economic Impacts of Inbound Tourism: A Non-Standard View, Proceedings of the Eleventh Australian Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference, 07/10/2001 to 10/10/2001, University of Canberra, Canberra ACT Australia, pp. 101-116.

Other

Dixon, P.B., Madden, J., Rimmer, M.T., 2005, The effects on the Australian economy of a sustained increase in award wage rates: Results from the MONASH model, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 1-103.

Grants

Title:
Applied Economic Research on the short and long-term effects of road investment in QLD.
Investigators:
Madden, J, Adams, P
Funding:
(2003 - 2007). Queensland Department of Main Roads.
Title:
Applied General Equilibrium Analysis and Research that Resulted in the Paper 'Modelling the Economic Effects of the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme'.
Investigators:
Madden, J
Funding:
(2005 - 2009). Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (Tasmania).
Title:
Applied economic modelling research to assess the regional effects of introducing higher mass limits (HML) in NSW.
Investigators:
Madden, J
Funding:
(2007 - 2012). CRA International - Australia.
Title:
Applied economic research and report on modeling the economic effects of Melbourne airport.
Investigators:
Madden, J
Funding:
(2007 - 2012). Sinclair Knight Merz Pty Ltd.
Title:
Applied economic research for the vulnerability of the Tasmanian economy to changes in the price of oil.
Investigators:
Dixon, J, Madden, J
Funding:
(2011 - 2015). Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (Tasmania).
Title:
Development of a Computable General Equilibrium Model of the Malaysian Economy.
Investigators:
Madden, J
Funding:
(2009 - 2013). Ministry of Finance, Malaysian Government.
Title:
Development of a Dynamic Fiscal Computable General Equilibrium Model of the Florida Economy.
Investigators:
Madden, J, Giesecke, J, Griffith, M
Funding:
(2011 - 2016). Florida Legislature - USA.
Title:
Economic Impacts of the Wiggins Island Coal Terminal and Associated Rail.
Investigators:
Madden, J
Funding:
(2006 - 2011). Connell Wagner Pty Ltd.
Title:
Economic impact of the Rugby World Cup.
Investigators:
Madden, J
Funding:
(2003 - 2007). URS Australia Pty Ltd.
Title:
General Equillibrium Modelling of CRRP Pricing Options.
Investigators:
Hanslow, K, Madden, J, Adams, P
Funding:
(2011 - 2015). Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Road Reform Plan (CRRP).
Title:
Impact of existing national parks and future acquisitions on regional economies in western New South Wales.
Investigators:
Madden, J, Adams, P
Funding:
(2003 - 2007). NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.
Title:
Measures by which Australian governments suppor minerals and metals production.
Investigators:
Madden, J, Griffith, M, Pinchen, L
Funding:
(2012 - 2017). OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship (CFE).
Title:
Modeling the economic effects of infrastructure developments in the Australia Trade Coast Precinct.
Investigators:
Madden, J
Funding:
(2007 - 2012). PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
Title:
Modelling of the economic effects ofthe ACTU's 2005 safety net review claim.
Investigators:
Madden, J
Funding:
(2005 - 2009). Department of Employment & Workplace Relations.
Title:
Modelling the economic impacts of a relocation of non-acute health services and aged accommodation from selected regions.
Investigators:
Madden, J
Funding:
(2006 - 2010). CRA International - Australia.
Title:
Modelling the impacts on the Goulburn economy of DEWR Programs in Shepparton.
Investigators:
Madden, J
Funding:
(2004 - 2008). Department of Transport & Regional Services.
Title:
National Competition Policy and Improvements in Industry Productivity: Implications for the Australian States and Territories.
Investigators:
Dixon, P, Madden, J
Funding:
(1997 - 1997). Australian Research Council (ARC).
Title:
Research and model development to support a project to produce a research paper examining the economic effects on Tasmania of rapid growth in the University of Tasmania.
Investigators:
Giesecke, J, Madden, J
Funding:
(2004 - 2009). University of Tasmania.
Title:
Review of National Competition Policy (NCP) arrangements inquiry.
Investigators:
Madden, J
Funding:
(2004 - 2008). Productivity Commission.
Title:
The Economic Effects of Brighton Railhead and Port Container Centralisation.
Investigators:
Madden, J
Funding:
(2007 - 2011). Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (Tasmania).
Title:
The Economic Effects of a Partial Closure of the Pacific National Rail System in Tasmania.
Investigators:
Madden, J
Funding:
(2005 - 2010). Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (Tasmania).
Title:
The Economic Effects of the 2006/07 Ashes Test Series.
Investigators:
Madden, J
Funding:
(2007 - 2011). URS Australia Pty Ltd.
Title:
The Economic Effects of the Brisbane Airport Link.
Investigators:
Madden, J
Funding:
(2006 - 2011). Connell Wagner Pty Ltd.
Title:
The Economic Effects of the Northern Busway.
Investigators:
Madden, J
Funding:
(2006 - 2011). Connell Wagner Pty Ltd.

Postgraduate Research Supervisions

Completed Supervision

Student:
Beadnok, U.
Program of Study:
Impacts of trade liberalisation in Thailand: a computable general equilibrium model. (Masters) 2006.
Supervisors:
Madden, J (Main), Mai, Y (Associate).
Student:
Bohlmann, H.
Program of Study:
Labour and migration policy in South Africa. (PHD) 2011.
Supervisors:
Dixon, P (Joint), Madden, J (Joint-Co).
Student:
Hoque, M.
Program of Study:
A computable general equilibrium model of Bangladesh for analysis of policy reforms. (PHD) 2006.
Supervisors:
Madden, J (Main), Dixon, P (Associate).
Student:
Parris, B.
Program of Study:
Modelling economic development policy: econometric, general equilibrium and agent-based perspectives. (PHD) 2006.
Supervisors:
Inder, B (Main), Green, D (Associate), Madden, J (Associate).
Student:
Roos, E.
Program of Study:
HIV/AIDS and the South African labour market: a cge analysis. (PHD) 2012.
Supervisors:
Giesecke, J (Main), Madden, J (Associate).
Student:
Tran, H.
Program of Study:
MONASH-VN: development of a dynamic CGE model for the Vietnamese economy and analysis of structural changes during 1996-2003. (PHD) 2007.
Supervisors:
Giesecke, J (Main), Madden, J (Associate).