Associate Professor Chung Tran
Areas of expertise
- Macroeconomic Theory 140102
- Macroeconomics (Incl. Monetary And Fiscal Theory) 140212
- Public Economics Taxation And Revenue 140215
- Economic Development And Growth 140202
Biography
Chung Tran's primary research interests are in the areas of macroeconomics and public economics. Much of his current work is to explore the role and implications of economic policies. Some specific research topics have included; evaluating dynamic general equilibrium effects of social insurance systems including social security and public health insurance; analyzing implications of taxation; and understanding dynamic effects of public debt, fiscal stress and fiscal austerity.
Researcher's projects
- Macroeconomic theory and policy
- Tax and transfer system
- The macroeconomic aspects of healthcare policy
- Ageing, fiscal reforms and dynamic effects
Publications
- Kudrna, G, Tran, C & Woodland, A 2019, 'Facing Demographic Challenges: Pension Cuts or Tax Hikes', Macroeconomic Dynamics, Vol. 23(2), pp. 625-673.
- Glomm, G, Jung, J & Tran, C 2018, 'Fiscal Austerity Measures: Spending Cuts vs. Tax Increases', Macroeconomic Dynamics, Vol. 22(2), pp. 501-540.
- Kudrna, G & Tran, C 2018, 'Comparing Budget Repair Measures for a Small Open Economy with Growing Debt', Journal of Macroeconomics, Vol. 55, pp. 162-183.
- Tran, C 2018, 'Temptation and Taxation with Elastic Labor', Economic Modelling, Vol. 70(C), pp. 351-369.
- Jung, J, Tran, C & Chambers, M 2017, 'Aging and Health Financing in the U.S.: A General Equilibrium Analysis', European Economic Review, Vol. 100, pp. 428-462.
- Jung, J & Tran, C 2016, 'Market Inefficiency, Insurance Mandate and Welfare: US Health Care Reform 2010', Review of Economic Dynamics, Vol. 20, pp. 132-159.
- Tran, C 2016, 'Fiscal Policy as a Temptation Control Device: Savings Subsidy and Social Security', Economic Modelling, Vol. 55, pp. 254-268.
- Kudrna, G, Tran, C & Woodland, A 2015, 'The Dynamic Fiscal Effects of Demographic Shift: The Case of Australia', Economic Modelling, Vol. 50, pp. 105-122.
- Jung, J & Tran, C 2014, 'Medical Consumption over the Life-cycle: Facts from a U.S. Medical Expenditure Panel Survey', Empirical Economics, Vol. 47(3), pp. 927-957.
- Tran, C & Woodland, A 2014, 'Trade-offs in Means Tested Pension Design', Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Vol. 47, pp. 72-93.
- Jung, J. & Tran, C., 2012, 'The Extension of Social Security Coverage in Developing Countries', Journal of Development Economics, Vol. 99(2), pp. 439-458.
- Kumru, C & Tran, C 2012, 'Temptation and Social Security in a Dynastic Framework', European Economic Review, Vol. 56(7), pp. 1422-1445.
- Glomm, G, Jung, J, Lee & Tran, C 2010, 'Public Sector Pension Policies and Capital Accumulation in an Emerging Economy: The Case of Brazil', The B.E. Journal of Macroeconomics, Vol. 10(1), pp. 1-38.
- Glomm, G, Jung, J & Tran, C 2009, 'Macroeconomic Implications of Early Retirement in the Public Sector: The Case of Brazil', Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Vol. 33, pp. 777-797.
Projects and Grants
Grants information is drawn from ARIES. To add or update Projects or Grants information please contact your College Research Office.
- Lifetime Approach to Measuring Inequality in Living Standards in Australia (Primary Investigator)
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR I) (Secondary Investigator)
