Research Officer John Saunders works in the area of agricultural economics research, particularly the development and use of modelling for forecasting agricultural production and markets.

John primarily use Visual Basic for Applications and the General Algebraic Modelling System for developing analytical and statistical tools including economic trade models; particularly partial equilibrium models. He also designs, updates, and maintains in-house models used at the AERU. These models include both regional and globally focused structures and have been used to assess a range of research topics such as: nitrate limits, trade restrictions, free-trade agreements, climate change and associated policy impacts, consumer preferences and behaviour, increases in irrigated areas, and challenges to bio-security. John was commissioned by the Trade and Agriculture Directorate of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to develop a new model to assess challenges to agriculture over the long-term. This new model has had a very high impact, and will be used for OECD policy analysis on the development of agricultural markets over the long-term, and to inform price projections in the medium-term.

John Saunders: Lincoln University Research Profile

Contact

Phone: (03) 423 0383
Email: John.Saunders@lincoln.ac.nz