Parvin Mahmoudi-CV-2017

PARVIN MAHMOUDI, PhD, MEc, BEc (First-Class Hons)
M: +61 425 633 344 Email: pmahmo@yahoo.com.au
Residency Status: Australian Citizen
EDUCATION
The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA
Doctor of Philosophy, Environmental and Resource Economics Mar 2012
Thesis: “Environmental Amenities and Local Development in Australia:
Spatial Hedonic and Regional Economic Models”
Master of Economics Aug 2001
Dissertation: “Cross Hedging of Currency Risk under Stochastic Interest Rates:
Futures versus Forwards”
Dissertation Grade: “High Distinction”
Allameh Tabatabai University (ATU), Tehran, Iran
Bachelor of Economics (First-Class Honours) Apr 1997
AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
Economic and Statistical Analysis and Econometrics
Regional and Urban Economics and Economic Development
Environmental and Resource Economics
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS AT A GLANCE
Ten years of employment experience as economist in Adelaide, South Australia. Seven years of academic
teaching experience in first, second and third year quantitative and qualitative economics subjects.
Specific expertise and interests in economic evaluation techniques such as cost-benefit analysis,
economic and social impact assessment modelling, spatial econometrics and spatial statistics.
Expertise in econometrics techniques of Basic Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), Maximum-Likelihood
Estimation (MLE), Instrumental Variable (IV), Fixed Effects, Two-Stage Least Squares (2SLS) and
Generalised Spatial Three-Stage Least Squares (GS3SLS), environmental non-market valuation method of
hedonic pricing, panel data models and simultaneous equation models.
Extensive experience with economic and statistical software packages such as Stata, working experience
with GeoDa, SHAZAM and R. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Project management skills.
High level of verbal communication skill and excellent writing skills in forms of academic publications and
consulting reports.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY IN AUSTRALIA
The University of Adelaide College and The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA
Academic Teacher: Feb 2016 – Present
Principles of Economics, semester I 2017
Business and Economic Statistics, semesters I & II 2016
Australian Workplace Innovation and Social Research Centre (WISeR)
Consultant – Economist Jan 2013 – Jan 2016
Duties:
 Project management
 Liaise with clients and stakeholders
 Data collection and collation
 Modelling and data analysis including computer work for statistical analysis
 Quantitative assessments of regional economic structure
 Regional input-output models construction
 Cost benefit analysis and evaluations
 Writing consulting reports
Achievements:
 Developed the online Economic Impact Analysis Tool (EIAT) for regional infrastructure investment
projects. This is the first regional economic impact assessment tool developed in Australia. It was
funded by the Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (the tool can be viewed at
http://aurin.org.au/projects/lens-sub-projects/input-output-tables/ via Google Chrome)
 Conducted regional population, employment and commuting analysis
 Conducted regional and industry share of economic activity analysis
 Conducted cost-benefit analysis models
 Contributed into the online Australian Cluster Observatory (the portal can be viewed at
http://www.clusterobservatory.com.au/index.html)
 Consulting project reports as follows:
1. Mahmoudi, P., Spoehr, J., Moretti, C. 2016, “Impact of Viterra on the South Australian
Economy: Economic Impact Analysis Update”, Australian Industrial Transformation Institute
(AITI), Flinders University.
2. Hordacre, A-L., Mahmoudi, P., Spoehr, J. 2015, “Journey to Work to and from Playford”,
Australian Workplace Innovation and Social Research Centre (WISeR), The University of
Adelaide.
3. Mahmoudi, P., Spoehr, J., Burgan, B. 2015, “Economic Impact Assessment of Playford CBD
Redevelopment Options”, Australian Workplace Innovation and Social Research Centre
(WISeR), The University of Adelaide.

4. Hordacre, A-L., Mahmoudi, P., Spoehr, J. 2015, “Insight into People’s Choice in South
Australia”, Australian Workplace Innovation and Social Research Centre (WISeR), The
University of Adelaide.
5. Spoehr, J., Hordacre, A-L., Mahmoudi, P. 2014, “Impacts of the 2014-15 Federal Budget
Measures on South Australia”, Australian Workplace Innovation and Social Research Centre
(WISeR), The University of Adelaide.
6. Mahmoudi, P., Ranasinghe, R., Spoehr, J. 2014, “Economic Profile: Shift-Share Analysis”,
Australian Workplace Innovation and Social Research Centre (WISeR), The University of
Adelaide.
7. Mahmoudi, P., Hordacre, AL., Spoehr, J. 2014, “Paying it forward: Cost Benefit Analysis of the
Wyatt Trust Funded Financial Counselling Services”, Australian Workplace Innovation and
Social Research Centre (WISeR), The University of Adelaide.
8. Mahmoudi, P., Burgan, B., Spoehr, J. 2014, “An Update Economic Impact Assessment of
Major Infrastructure Projects in Playford”, Australian Workplace Innovation and Social
Research Centre (WISeR), The University of Adelaide.
EconSearch, Adelaide, SA
Consultant – Environmental Economist Nov 2010 – Dec 2012
Duties:
 Data collection and collation
 Conduct literature searches on specific topics
 Modelling and data analysis including computer work for statistical analysis
 Report writing
 Liaise with clients and stakeholders
 Preparation of project proposals
Achievements:
 Conducted state and regional economic and social impacts analysis, cost benefit analysis and
business plans developments
 Proficiency in the use of the Regional Industry Structure and Employment (RISE) model,
spreadsheet based tool for regional economic analysis, developed by EconSearch
 Constructed RISE at local, regional and state levels
 participated and successfully completed Practical CGE Modelling Course at the Centre of Policy
Studies and the Impact Project at Monash University
 Developed a spreadsheet to extend the RISE model incorporating a degree of price sensitivity
 Contributed to the development of Ecoscore, an environmentally extended input-output modelling
tool to identify greenhouse gas emissions across the life cycle of an industry, business or product
 Consulting transport, infrastructure, water, gas and mining related projects throughout Australia as
follows:

1. Morison, J., Mahmoudi, P. 2013, “South Australian Regions”. In: Spoehr, J. (eds), State of
South Australia – Turbulent Times, Wakefield Press, South Australia, 175-188.
2. Byrne, R., Mahmoudi, P., Staniford, B., Morison, J. 2012, Business Case for Sediment
Management at the Patawalonga Lake System, A joint report by Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR)
and EconSearch prepared for South Australia Department of Environment, Water and
Natural Resources.
3. Mahmoudi, P., Morison, J. 2012, “Economic Impact Assessment of the ECOPRO
Demonstration and Commercial Projects”, EconSearch report prepared for GHD.
4. Rippin, L., Mahmoudi, P., Morison, J. 2012, “Local Input-Output Modelling of Victorian
Primary Industries – Update Phase 1 Report”, EconSearch report prepared for Victorian
Department of Primary Industries.
5. Mahmoudi, P., Morison, J. 2012, “Benefits of the Control of Branched Broomrape to Defined
Entities”, EconSearch report prepared for Biosecurity SA.
6. Morison, J., Schirmer, J., Rippin, L., Mahmoudi, P. 2012 “Tracking Socio-Economic Change in
Victoria’s Forestry Industries Phase 1 Report”, EconSearch report prepared for Victorian
Department of Primary Industries.
7. Mahmoudi, P., Morison, J. 2012, “Economic Impact Assessment of Sunshine Coast Airport”,
EconSearch report prepared for GHD.
8. Mahmoudi, P., Morison, J. 2012, “Economic Impact of the Shepparton Law Court
Redevelopment Project on the Economy of Shepparton City”, EconSearch report prepared
for GHD and Department of Justice.
9. Mahmoudi, P., Morison, J. 2012, “Economic Impact of the Proposed Goolwa Wharf Precinct
Investment on the Economies of Alexandrina and the Fleurieu Peninsula Region”, EconSearch
report prepared for Alexandrina Council.
10. Mahmoudi, P., Morison, J. 2011, “Scenario Planning for an Innovative Response to the Water
Challenge in the Murray Riverina Region”, EconSearch report prepared for Sinclair Knight
Merz.
11. Mahmoudi, P., Morison, J. 2011, “Economic Impact Assessment of the Carmichael Coal Mine
and Rail Project on the Economies of Mackay and Queensland”, EconSearch report prepared
for GHD.
12. Mahmoudi, P., Rippin, L., Morison, J. 2011, “Economic Impact Assessment of the Fingal Tier
Coal Project on the Economies of North East Tasmania and Tasmania”, EconSearch report
prepared for GHD.
13. Mahmoudi, P., Morison, J. 2011, “Economic Impact of the Southern Expressway Duplication
Project on the Economies of Southern Adelaide, Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island and
South Australia”, EconSearch report prepared for InfraPlan.

14. Mahmoudi, P., Morison, J. 2011, “Economic Impact of the Seppeltsfield Development Project
on the Economy of South Australia”, EconSearch report prepared for Baudinet Group.
15. Mahmoudi, P., Morison, J. 2011, “Economic Impact of the Moreton Bay Rail Link Project on
the Economies of South-East Queensland and Queensland”, EconSearch report prepared for
GHD.
16. Philips, W., Mahmoudi, P., Morison, J., O’Brion, N. 2010, “Business Plan for the Naracoorte
Regional Livestock Exchange”, A joint report by Wayne Philips and Associates, EconSearch
and Australian Water Environments prepared for Naracoorte Lucindale Council.
City of Playford, Elizabeth, SA
Economic Development Officer May 2009 – Sep 2010
Duties:
 Research and the provision of technical input and assistance into the development of Council policy
and projects relating to economic development of the city and the region
 Work effectively and collaboratively across Council in the delivery of a range of projects relating to
the City of Playford Economics Prosperity Goal Plan
 Engage proactively with the Playford business sector on matters relating to economic development
 Lobby and liaise with appropriate government and non-government agencies to enhance economic
development outcomes for the city and the region
 Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other organisations involved in the
economic development of the city and the region
Achievements:
 Compiled data on the economic indicators for Playford, analysed the data and wrote the City of
Playford’s Northern Adelaide Economic Update Report with a press release on the findings
 Designed a home based business survey and mailed out the survey to the local home based
businesses which generated around 100 new clients to the Northern Adelaide Business Enterprise
Centre with a press release on the outcome
 Modelled 30-year population projection for Playford
 Conducted employment modelling for new growth areas in Playford
 Organised Elizabeth West business forums, tourism strategy workshop and steering group
meetings, home based business steering group meetings and workshop for the Lyell McEwin health
precinct – feasibility study
 Contributed to the Commonwealth Jobs Fund grant application of $588,000 for the development of
Munno Para West – Park and Green Corridor
 Collaborated with federal, state and local government agencies in the region
CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences, Urrbrae, SA
Research Projects Officer Jul 2006 – Mar 2009
Duties:
 Data extraction and manipulation

 Collecting, recording and evaluating information
 Providing advice on how collected information to be analysed and develop appropriate solutions
for the project on hand
 Literature reviews for project reports and journal articles
 Undertaking modelling and econometric analysis for projects
 Project report and journal article writing
 Development of new projects proposals and project plans
 Develop and enhance professional relationship with agencies, key stakeholders and potential
clients
Achievements:
 Compiled property data for econometric analysis
 Proficiency in the use of Stata for econometrics modelling
 Proficiency in the use of Excel including macro-programming
 Skills in econometrics techniques such as Basic Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), Maximum-Likelihood
Estimation (MLE), Instrumental Variable (IV), Fixed Effects, Two-Stage Least Squares (2SLS),
Generalised Spatial Three-Stage Least Squares (GS3SLS), panel data models and simultaneous
equation models
 Skills in Spatial Econometrics: spatial lag and spatial error models
 Writing skills in the form of reports and journal articles
 Oral communication skills: had regular discussions with team members regarding project timing,
individual tasks, problems and results
 Presentation skills: presented my research results in E-CReW 2007 and AARES 2009
 Time management skills: delivered outputs in a timely manner, handled multiple tasks efficiently
and managed ad hoc duties at the same time
 Publications as follows:
1. Mahmoudi, P., Hatton MacDonald, D., Crossman, N., Summers, D., Van Der Hoek, J. 2013,
“Space Matters: The Importance of Amenity in Planning Metropolitan Growth”, The
Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 57(1): 1-22.
2. Tapsuwan, S., Mahmoudi, P., King D., Iftekhar, S., Connor, J. 2011, “Analysing the Effects of
Environmental Amenities on Social Economic Indicators in the Murray Darling Basin”, In the
Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society 55th Annual Conference, Cairns, 9-11
February 2011.
3. Hatton MacDonald, D., Crossman, N., Mahmoudi, P., Taylor, L., Summers, D., Boxall, P. 2010,
“The Value of Public and Private Green Spaces under Water Restrictions”, Landscape and
Urban Planning, 95(4): 192-200.
4. Mahmoudi, P., Hatton MacDonald, D., Summers, D. 2009, “Price Effects of Environmental
Amenities and Disamenities on Residential Properties in the Adelaide Metropolitan Area”, In
the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society 53rd Annual Conference, Cairns,
10-13 February 2009.

5. Mahmoudi, P., Hatton MacDonald, D., Summers, D. 2008, “Price Effects of Environmental
Qualities on Residential Properties in the Adelaide Metropolitan Area”, Project Report for
Water for a Healthy Country Flagship, Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research
Organisation Sustainable Ecosystem.
6. Mahmoudi, P., Hatton MacDonald, D., Cast, A. 2008, “Literature Review of Hedonic Property
Value Models for the Valuation of Environmental Attributes”, Project Report for Water for a
Healthy Country Flagship, Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation Land
and Water.
7. Hatton MacDonald, D., Crossman, N., Mahmoudi, P., Summers, D., Taylor, L., Boxall, P. 2008,
“Value of Private and Public Green Space in the Leafy Suburbs of Adelaide”, Project Report
for Water for a Healthy Country Flagship, Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research
Organisation Land and Water.
Academic Teacher: Jul 2000 – Jun 2007
Business Data Analysis I and Mathematics for Economists, semester I 2007
Money, Banking and Financial Markets III, semester I 2006
Consumers, Firms and Markets II, semesters I & II 2005
Business Data Analysis I, semesters I & II 2004
Consumers, Firms and Markets II and Economic Theory III, semester II 2003
International Financial Institutions and Markets I, semester I 2003
Business Data Analysis I and Economic and Financial Data Analysis II, semesters I &
II 2000 to 2002
 Assisted the lecturer with the development of teaching materials, was the head of lab practicum,
had weekly consultations with students, graded final exam papers and administered all grades.
 Participated in tutor training sessions, instructed weekly lab practicum, had weekly consultations
with students, graded final exam papers and administered all grades.
Research Assistant Mar 2001 – Jul 2002
Duties:
 Preparing data for analysis
 Running Econometrics computer programs mainly Stata
 Conducting preliminary analysis and estimation
 Generating outputs from the econometric regressions and analysis in graphical or report forms
 Undertaking library support activities
 Literature reviews and writing drafts of the literature review for the paper
 One publication:
1. Williams, J., Mahmoudi, P. 2004, “The Economic Relationship between Alcohol and Cannabis
Revisited”, Economic Record, 80(248): 36-48.

GRANTS AND AWARDS
Developing hedonic pricing model to value environmental amenities and dis-amenities in Victoria,
Infrastructure Victoria Oct 2016 – Dec 2016
Developing the online Economic Impact Analysis Tool (EIAT), The Australian Urban Research
Infrastructure Network Jan 2014 – Jul 2015
PhD study, The Commonwealth Scientific Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Water for a Healthy
Country (WfHC) Flagship Research Program Jul 2006 – Mar 2009
Graduate tuition associateship, The University of Adelaide Mar 2003 – Jun 2006
Outstanding student achievement award, Allameh Tabatabai University (ATU) Apr 1996
REFEREES
Professor John Spoehr
Director
Australian Industrial Transformation Institute, Flinders University
W: +61 8 8201 5297 Email: john.spoehr@flinders.edu.au
Dr Allan O’Connor
Senior Lecturer
Entrepreneurship Commercialisation and Innovation Centre
The University of Adelaide
W: +61 8 8313 0188 Email: allan.oconnor@adelaide.edu.au

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