Stephen Hatfield Dodds
Encyclopedia
Steve Hatfield Dodds is an Australia
n philosophical
economist
, with notable work in the social cost of economic decision-making and particularly sustainable development
and the economic impact of climate change
.
from the Australian National University in Canberra
, after submitting a thesis, From consumerism
to sustainable development: essays on progress, well-being and limits in economic thought.
's Treasury
, Hatfield Dodds was seconded to the Canadian Department of Finance for several years and travelled lived in Ottawa
with his family.
On returning to Australia, he held positions in The Allen Consulting Group, Environment Australia, and the Australian National University
.
He worked with, and advised on:
He joined Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
(CSIRO) in 2002, and in 2003 became Senior Researcher in the Integration Science and Public Policy office, CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems. In 2008 he joined the newly formed Commonwealth Department of Climate Change.
In the December 2007 report Leader, follower or free rider? touted as of similar importance to Sir Nicholas Stern
's Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change
for the Government of the United Kingdom (to which he contributed a submission), Hatfield Dodds as lead author argued for deep cuts in Australia's greenhouse gas
emissions in the next 40 years (to 2050) and that the economic costs are modest and manageable and, indeed, preferable to the consequences of not acting. "It is much more disruptive and costly to step up action than to relax it so it is better to start off with the most stringent target you can imagine and that is what we have modelled... ".
magazine
's 28 October 2003 edition named Hatfield Dodds in its inaugural 'Smart 100' list of leading Australian innovators.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n philosophical
Philosophy
Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Philosophy is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational...
economist
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
, with notable work in the social cost of economic decision-making and particularly sustainable development
Sustainable development
Sustainable development is a pattern of resource use, that aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but also for generations to come...
and the economic impact of climate change
Climate change
Climate change is a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It may be a change in average weather conditions or the distribution of events around that average...
.
Education
In 2000, Hatfield Dodds gained his PhD in EconomicsEconomics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
from the Australian National University in Canberra
Canberra
Canberra is the capital city of Australia. With a population of over 345,000, it is Australia's largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory , south-west of Sydney, and north-east of Melbourne...
, after submitting a thesis, From consumerism
Consumerism
Consumerism is a social and economic order that is based on the systematic creation and fostering of a desire to purchase goods and services in ever greater amounts. The term is often associated with criticisms of consumption starting with Thorstein Veblen...
to sustainable development: essays on progress, well-being and limits in economic thought.
Work
Soon after graduating, and joining the Australian GovernmentGovernment of Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia is a federal constitutional monarchy under a parliamentary democracy. The Commonwealth of Australia was formed in 1901 as a result of an agreement among six self-governing British colonies, which became the six states...
's Treasury
Department of the Treasury (Australia)
The Department of the Treasury is an Australian Government department. Its role is to focus and develop economic policy.-History:The Commonwealth Treasury was established in Melbourne in January 1901....
, Hatfield Dodds was seconded to the Canadian Department of Finance for several years and travelled lived in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
with his family.
On returning to Australia, he held positions in The Allen Consulting Group, Environment Australia, and the Australian National University
Australian National University
The Australian National University is a teaching and research university located in the Australian capital, Canberra.As of 2009, the ANU employs 3,945 administrative staff who teach approximately 10,000 undergraduates, and 7,500 postgraduate students...
.
He worked with, and advised on:
- cost-benefit analysisCost-benefit analysisCost–benefit analysis , sometimes called benefit–cost analysis , is a systematic process for calculating and comparing benefits and costs of a project for two purposes: to determine if it is a sound investment , to see how it compares with alternate projects...
and non-market valuation in public policyPublic policyPublic policy as government action is generally the principled guide to action taken by the administrative or executive branches of the state with regard to a class of issues in a manner consistent with law and institutional customs. In general, the foundation is the pertinent national and...
(1998–2003); - developing robust frameworks for identifying the benefits and value of social capitalSocial capitalSocial capital is a sociological concept, which refers to connections within and between social networks. The concept of social capital highlights the value of social relations and the role of cooperation and confidence to get collective or economic results. The term social capital is frequently...
and related social impactSocial impactIn business and government policy, social impact refers to how the organization's actions affect the surrounding community.See also the psychological "Social impact theory". is also the name of a service provider to NGOs and international agencies....
s (2001); - State Government agencies on the design and implementation of triple bottom lineTriple bottom lineThe triple bottom line captures an expanded spectrum of values and criteria for measuring organizational success: economic, ecological, and social...
reporting and governance systems, including projects with the Government of VictoriaGovernment of VictoriaThe Government of Victoria, under the Constitution of Australia, ceded certain legislative and judicial powers to the Commonwealth, but retained complete independence in all other areas...
to develop practical tools for assessing potential economic impacts of environmental riskRiskRisk is the potential that a chosen action or activity will lead to a loss . The notion implies that a choice having an influence on the outcome exists . Potential losses themselves may also be called "risks"...
s (2001–03); - issues in integrating transport and greenhouseGreenhouseA greenhouse is a building in which plants are grown. These structures range in size from small sheds to very large buildings...
policies, for Commonwealth and State Transport Ministers (2002); - the Greening Australia 'green bank' leverage fundLeverage (finance)In finance, leverage is a general term for any technique to multiply gains and losses. Common ways to attain leverage are borrowing money, buying fixed assets and using derivatives. Important examples are:* A public corporation may leverage its equity by borrowing money...
pilot under the National Action Plan market based instrument trial.
- He has contributed to:
- Building a Stronger Social Coalition (2002), proposing practical tax measures to encourage philanthropyPhilanthropyPhilanthropy etymologically means "the love of humanity"—love in the sense of caring for, nourishing, developing, or enhancing; humanity in the sense of "what it is to be human," or "human potential." In modern practical terms, it is "private initiatives for public good, focusing on quality of...
in Australia; - Repairing the Country: Leveraging Private Investment for the Australian Conservation FoundationAustralian Conservation FoundationThe Australian Conservation Foundation is an Australian non-profit, community-based environmental organisation focused on advocacy, policy research and community outreach.-History:...
's Business Leaders Roundtable (2001), as a senior author; - the Wentworth Group of Concerned ScientistsWentworth Group of Concerned ScientistsThe Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists is a group of Australian scientists concerned with the environment, that in November 2002 released a statement, Blueprint for a Living Continent...
' Blueprint for a Living Continent report (November 2002), - A New Model for Landscape Conservation in New South WalesNew South WalesNew South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
(February 2003) commissioned by Premier Bob CarrBob CarrRobert John "Bob" Carr , Australian statesman, was Premier of New South Wales from 4 April 1995 to 3 August 2005. He holds the record for the longest continuous service as premier of NSW...
, and - Blueprint for a National Water Plan (July 2003);
- Building a Stronger Social Coalition (2002), proposing practical tax measures to encourage philanthropy
- Was lead consultant with the Government of the Australian Capital Territory in the development of its long term industry policy framework (2002–03);
He joined Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is the national government body for scientific research in Australia...
(CSIRO) in 2002, and in 2003 became Senior Researcher in the Integration Science and Public Policy office, CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems. In 2008 he joined the newly formed Commonwealth Department of Climate Change.
In the December 2007 report Leader, follower or free rider? touted as of similar importance to Sir Nicholas Stern
Nicholas Stern
Nicholas Herbert Stern, Baron Stern of Brentford, Kt, FBA is a British economist and academic. He is IG Patel Professor of Economics and Government, Chair of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics , and 2010 Professor of Collège de...
's Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change
Stern Review
The Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change is a 700-page report released for the British government on 30 October 2006 by economist Nicholas Stern, chair of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and also chair of the Centre...
for the Government of the United Kingdom (to which he contributed a submission), Hatfield Dodds as lead author argued for deep cuts in Australia's greenhouse gas
Greenhouse gas
A greenhouse gas is a gas in an atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range. This process is the fundamental cause of the greenhouse effect. The primary greenhouse gases in the Earth's atmosphere are water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone...
emissions in the next 40 years (to 2050) and that the economic costs are modest and manageable and, indeed, preferable to the consequences of not acting. "It is much more disruptive and costly to step up action than to relax it so it is better to start off with the most stringent target you can imagine and that is what we have modelled... ".
Positions held
- President - Australia and New Zealand Society for Ecological Economics (ANZSEE)
- Participant - Australia 2020 SummitAustralia 2020 SummitThe Australia 2020 Summit was a convention, referred to in Australian media as a summit, which was held on 19-20 April 2008 in Canberra, Australia, aiming to "help shape a long term strategy for the nation's future"...
(Group: Population, sustainability, climate change and water), 19 & 20 April 2008
Awards
The BulletinThe Bulletin
The Bulletin was an Australian weekly magazine that was published in Sydney from 1880 until January 2008. It was influential in Australian culture and politics from about 1890 until World War I, the period when it was identified with the "Bulletin school" of Australian literature. Its influence...
magazine
Magazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
's 28 October 2003 edition named Hatfield Dodds in its inaugural 'Smart 100' list of leading Australian innovators.
Family
- Hatfield Dodds is married to Lin Hatfield DoddsLin Hatfield DoddsLin Hatfield Dodds , Australian social activist and former Churchill Fellow, was an unsuccessful candidate for political office for the Australian Senate representing the Australian Capital Territory at the 2010 federal election, for the Australian Greens.-Early life and background:Hatfield Dodds...
, a leading Australian ChristianChristianA Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
social activist, political lobbyist, and former President of the Australian Council of Social ServiceAustralian Council of Social ServiceThe Australian Council of Social Service is an Australian advocacy group that represents the interests of organisations and individuals engaged in social welfare in Australia. It was formed in 1956....
(ACOSS). - Steve and Lin decided to blend their family names and use the combined "Hatfield Dodds".
- He is an active ChristianChristianA Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
, a prominent member of Kippax Uniting Church, and active in the Zadok Institute for Christianity and Society.
Further reading
- Hatfield Dodds, S. (2006), Building momentum for global action on climate change: Crafting policy approaches that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and incentives for participation in international action (Submission to Stern Review)
- Hatfield Dodds, S. (2007), The economic impacts of deep cuts to Australia's greenhouse emissions, ECOS Issue 134, pp. 12–15, CSIRO, January 2007.
- Hatfield Dodds, S., Adams, P.D. (2007), Beyond the Double Dividend: Modelling the impacts of achieving deep cuts in Australian greenhouse emissions. Paper presented at the Conference of the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics SocietyAustralian Agricultural and Resource Economics SocietyThe Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society is an Australian professional association. It describes itself as "independent association of persons and organisations interested in agricultural, resource and environmental economics"....
, Queenstown, New ZealandQueenstown, New ZealandQueenstown is a resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand's South Island. It is built around an inlet called Queenstown Bay on Lake Wakatipu, a long thin Z-shaped lake formed by glacial processes, and has spectacular views of nearby mountains....
, February 2007. - Hatfield-Dodds, S., Jackson, E.K., Adams, P.D. and Gerardi, W. (2007), Leader, follower or free rider? The economic impacts of different Australian emission targets, The Climate Institute, Sydney, Australia.