Professor of Economics, Auckland University of Technology
Professor Winchester is passionate about using quantitative analysis to make the world a better place. He is an expert in climate policy analysis using computable general equilibrium models. Using these techniques, he has assisted governments in several countries to develop strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Professor Winchester built the Climate Policy Analysis (C-PLAN) model used by the Climate Change Commission to provide policy advice for the New Zealand government.
Professor Winchester also has an interest in sports economics. His research on sports ranking systems was the catalyst for the change to the bonus point system in The Rugby Championship and Super Rugby in 2016.
Professor Winchester is also Co-Editor of the Journal of Global Economic Analysis, a Senior Fellow at Motu Economic & Public Policy Research, and a Principal at Vivid Economics. Prior to joining AUT, he was a Principal Research Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Who will win Olympic rugby sevens gold? Our algorithm uses 10,000 simulations to rank the teams
Jul 25, 2024 15:11 pm UTC| Sports
The speed, skill and flair on display in rugby sevens makes it an ideal Olympic sport. The Paris games should be no exception, especially given Frances own great rugby tradition. While the conventional 15-a-side game...