Dr John Cullinan
Professor in Economics; Director of the Centre for Economic Research on Inclusivity and Sustainability (CERIS)
J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, University of Galway
John is Professor in Economics at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at the University of Galway and Director of the Centre for Economic Research on Inclusivity and Sustainability. He holds a primary degree in Actuarial and Financial Studies and an MA in Economics from University College Dublin, an MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics from the London School of Economics, and a PhD in Economics from the University of Galway. John was a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, Berkeley in 2008, a Visiting Researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2015, and Honorary Visiting Professor at the University of Wollongong in 2023. He is currently Vice-President of the Irish Economic Association and Co-Leader of Working Group 4: The Impact of ISM on Graduates’ Careers, with the European Network on International Student Mobility.
John's research focuses mainly on the causes and consequences of socioeconomic and geographic inequalities in the areas of health, disability and education. It generally involves the application of econometric and spatial modelling techniques. His work contributes to a number of the SDGs, primarily Good Health and Wellbeing, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, and Climate Action.
John is Founder and Director of the Centre for Economic Research on Inclusivity and Sustainability (CERIS) at the University of Galway. CERIS was established in 2019 with a mission to conduct high-quality economic research that helps develop a more inclusive society and sustainable environment, ensuring a better future for all. The work is motivated by, and seeks to contribute to, achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since its inception, CERIS has grown to become an active, vibrant and productive research centre. It is now home to seven full-time academic staff and ten PhD students, as well as several postdoctoral researchers, research assistants and research affiliates.
Teaching
Advanced Econometrics (EC374)
Supports SDG Targets: 1.5 Build resilience to environmental, economic and social disasters; 3.4 Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health, 3.9 Reduce illnesses and death from hazardous chemicals and pollution; 4.3 Equal access to affordable technical, vocational and higher education, 4.5 Eliminate all discrimination in education; 10.1 Reduce income inequalities, 10.2 Promote universal social, economic and political inclusion; 11.5 Reduce the adverse effects of natural disasters and 13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters
Applied Econometrics (EC5121) Supports SDG Targets: 3.9 Reduce illnesses and death from hazardous chemicals and pollution; 4.3 Equal access to affordable technical, vocational and higher education, 4.5 Eliminate all discrimination in education; 10.1 Reduce income inequalities, 10.2 Promote universal social, economic and political inclusion and 13.3 Inclusive and sustainable urbanization
PhD candidates
Supporting Targets: 3.4 Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health, 3.8 Achieve universal health coverage; 4.3 Equal access to affordable technical, vocational and higher education; 11.3 Inclusive and sustainable urbanization; 13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters and 13.3 Build knowledge and capacity to meet climate change
Engagement
John participates in a wide range of external engagement activities. He works closely with several non-governmental organisations (NGOs), patient groups, charities and state bodies, and also regularly contributes to wider discussions on topics of economic and societal importance. To influence policy and practice, he publishes policy briefs and translational research bulletins; delivers presentations to industry, policy and stakeholder events; and engages directly with policymakers and other stakeholders. John's research has featured extensively across a variety of media, raising awareness of important societal issues and contributing to public debate.
Direct impact SDG Targets
1.3 - Implement social protection systems
1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources
1.5 - Build resilience to environmental, economic and social disasters
3.3 - Fight communicable diseases
3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health
3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage
3.9 - Reduce illnesses and death from hazardous chemicals and pollution
4.3 - Equal access to affordable technical, vocational and higher education
4.5 - Eliminate all discrimination in education
5.A - Equal rights to economic resources, property ownership and financial services
6.3 - Improve water quality, wastewater treatment and safe reuse
8.1 - Sustainable economic growth
10.1 - Reduce income inequalities
10.2 - Promote universal social, economic and political inclusion
10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination
10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promotes equality
11.2 - Affordable and sustainable transport systems
11.3 - Inclusive and sustainable urbanization
11.5 - Reduce the adverse effects of natural disasters
11.7 - Provide access to safe and inclusive green and public spaces
13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters
13.3 - Build knowledge and capacity to meet climate change
Research
Selected Featured Publications Since 2020
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Henry, E., Cullinan, J. (2024). Addressing the Distributional Consequences of Spillovers in Health Economic Evaluation: A Prioritarian Approach. Health Economics, 33, 764- 778. |
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Cullinan, J., Flannery, D. (2023). The Commuting Paradox for Female College Students, Centre for Economic Research on Inclusivity and Sustainability (CERIS) Working Paper Series, 2023/02. |
3, 4, 5, 10, 11 |
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Gibney, G., McDermott, T., Cullinan, J. (2023). Temperature, Morbidity and Behaviour in Milder Climates. Economic Modelling, 118, 106106. |
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Masterson, S., Teljeur, C., Cullinan, J. (2022). Are There Socioeconomic Disparities in Geographic Accessibility to Community First Responders to Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Ireland? SSM – Population Health, 19, 101151. |
3, 10, 11 |
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Cullinan, J., Flannery, D., Palcic, D (2022). Study Abroad Programme Participation and Subsequent Academic Performance: Evidence from Administrative Data. Education Economics, 30, 251-269. |
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Moran, P., Cullinan, J. (2022). Is Mammography Screening an Effective Public Health Intervention? Evidence from a Natural Experiment. Social Science & Medicine, 305, 115073. |
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Cullinan, J., Walsh, S., Flannery, D., Kennelly, B. (2022). A Cross-sectional Analysis of Psychological Distress Among Higher Education Students in Ireland. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 1-9. doi:10.1017/ipm.2022.2 |
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Walsh, S., Cullinan, J., Flannery, D., Kennelly, B. (2022). Modelling Student Preference Heterogeneity for the Design of Campus Counselling Services. Studies in Higher Education, 47, 305-317. |
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Henry, E., Cullinan, J. (2021). Mental Health Spillovers from Serious Family Illness: Doubly Robust Estimation Using EQ-5D-5L Population Normative Data. Social Science & Medicine, 279, 113996. |
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Cullinan, J., Flannery, D., Harold, J., Lyons, S., Palcic, D. (2021). The Disconnected: Covid-19 and Disparities in Access to Quality Broadband for Higher Education Students. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 18, 26. |
4, 10, 11 |
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Cullinan, J., Denny, K., Flannery, D. (2021). A Distributional Analysis of Upper Secondary School Performance. Empirical Economics, 60, 1085-1113. |
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Duffy, C., Toth, G., Cullinan, J., Murray, U., Spillane, C. (2021). Climate Smart Agriculture Extension: Gender Disparities in Agroforestry Knowledge Acquisition. Climate and Development, 13, 21-33. |
2, 5, 10, 13 |
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Cullinan, J., Walsh, S., Flannery, D. (2020). Socioeconomic Disparities in Unmet Need for Student Mental Health Services in Higher Education. Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, 18, 223–235. |
3, 4, 10 |
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Cullinan, J., Hodgins, M., Hogan, V., Pursell L. (2020). The Value of Lost Productivity from Workplace Bullying in the Public and Private Sectors in Ireland. Occupational Medicine, 70, 251-258. |
3, 5, 8, 10 |
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Byrne, P., Cullinan, J., Mintzes, B., Smith, S. (2020). UK Deal Over Inclisiran. The BMJ, 368:m579. |
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