Dr John Simister
Senior Lecturer
My profile
Biography
For over 20 years, John has taught economics at ten UK universities (including King’s College London, SOAS, and London School of Economics). He has worked at MMU since 2011. He researches various topics, such as economic effects of education; poverty; and domestic violence against women.
Words of wisdom
Economics lecturers and students have useful insights into the way economies work. When possible, we should publish what we discover - in a journal article, or blog, or tweet.
Other academic service (administration and management)
John teaches micro and macroeconomics on the undergraduate economics degree programme, and related tasks such as Personal Academic Tutor.
He is also the Personal Tutor for Combined Honours students in MMU who take one or more economics units.
Teaching
Supervision
I supervise several MSc dissertations each year.
Research outputs
John has published journal articles on various subjects including decision-making within the household, education, and ethical investment; and a book on domestic violence worldwide. He is now researching the effects of government spending as a way to reduce unemployment.
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Books (authored/edited/special issues)
Simister, J. (2012) Gender based violence: Causes and remedies. New York: Nova Publishers.
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Chapters in books
Simister, J. (2014) 'Evidence of Child Abuse in India and Other Countries.' In Allen, S.M.D. (ed.) Child Abuse: Prevention and Treatment. Aavishkar Publishers,
Simister, J., Syrrakos, D., Day, F., Whittle, R. (2014) 'Many Hamsters: How the EU can enable private firms to provide renewable energy.' Many Hamsters: How the EU can enable private firms to provide renewable energy.
Simister, J., Cooper, C. (2011) 'Extreme Temperature as a Cause of Violence.' In Renshaw, A., Suarez, E. (ed.) Violent Crime and Prisons: Population, Health Conditions and Recidivism. pp. 1-34.
Simister, J. (2011) 'Effects of Domestic Violence on Women's Health.' In Chidambaranathan, C. (ed.) Women and Health: A General Perspective. Jaipur: Pointer Publishers,
Simister, J., Cooper, C., Van de Vliert, E. (2007) 'Heated Debate: How Temperature Affects Crime.' In Wilkinson, C. (ed.) The Observer Book of Weather. Reading UK: Observer Books,
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Reports
Whittle, R., Duxbury, D., Werner, K., Simister, J. (2017) Financial Rules of Thumb: A Review of the Evidence and Its Implications. the Money Advice Service.
Whittle, R., Duxbury, D., Werner, K., Simister, J. (2017) Financial rules of thumb: a review of the evidence and its implications. Money Advice Service.
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Journal articles
Simister, J. (2020) 'Is a woman more likely to experience violence, if she earns more than her partner?.' MOJ Women's Health, 9(3) pp. 67-70.
Simister, J. (2018) 'Effects of female political leaders and child socialisation on Gender-Based Violence in India.' Archives of Psychology, 2(5)
Simister, J. (2018) 'Impact of age on harm risks of Female Genital Mutilation: analysis of Demographic and Health Surveys.' MOJ Womens Health, 7(1)
Simister, J. (2018) 'Gender-Based Violence is a growing problem in India.' Medical Research Archives, 6(1)
Simister, J. (2017) 'The Phillips Curve and Oil Prices.' International Research in Economics and Finance, 1(1) pp. 62-71.
Novacki, L., Simister, J. (2017) 'Are Europeans working in UK ‘bargaining chips’? Education experiences.' Journal of Business & Economic Policy, 4(1) pp. 16-25.
Simister, J., Kowalewska, G. (2016) 'Gender-Based Violence and Christianity: Catholic Prevention of Divorce Traps Women in an Abusive Marriage.' Psychology, 07(13) pp. 1624-1644.
Simister, J. (2016) 'Domestic Violence against Women: Higher Tax on Alcohol Could Protect Women.' Open Journal of Social Sciences, 04(05) pp. 114-123.
Kowalewska, G., Rutkowska-Ziarko, A., Simister, J., Sonmez, Y. (2016) 'Where and Why in the UK? The Case of Polish Migrants.' Olsztyn Economic Journal, 11(2) pp. 137-150.
Simister, J. (2016) 'UK and The European Union: Exports of Car Components From 1994 to 2016.' International Journal of Research in Business Studies and Management, 3(4) pp. 49-58.
Albertson, K.V., Simister, J.G., Syme, T. (2015) 'Globalisation and sticky prices: ‘con’ or conundrum?.' Real-World Economics Review, 73pp. 92-98.
Simister, J., Holmes, H.L. (2015) 'Discrimination against ethnic minorities in Britain: why did racial discrimination increase from 2010 to 2015?.' SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management Studies, 2(3) pp. 16-24.
Simister, J. (2015) 'UK Government From 2010 to 2015: A Case Study in Management.' International Journal of Research in Business Studies and Management, 2(4) pp. 29-37.
Simister, J. (2015) 'What is the Value of an Economics Degree?.' Economic Review Magazine, 32(4)
Karagounis, K., Syrrakos, D., Simister, J. (2015) 'The Stability and Growth Pact, and Balanced Budget Fiscal Stimulus: Evidence from Germany and Italy.' Intereconomics, 50(1) pp. 32-39.
Whittle, R., Davies, T., Gobey, M., Simister, J. (2014) 'Behavioural Economics of House Prices: A Literature Review.' Business and Management Horizons, 2(2) pp. 15-15.
Simister, J. (2014) 'Delayed Effects of Graduate Education on Increased Productivity.' Journal of Economic & Financial Studies, 1(2) pp. 55-65.
Simister, J., Syrrakos, D., Day, F., Whittle, R. (2014) 'Many hamsters: How the EU can enable private firms to provide renewable energy.' International Journal of Green Economics, 8(2) pp. 158-176.
Tattam, J., Simister, J. (2014) 'Trends in Gender Equality in the UK 1968-2011: Four Barriers to 'Equal Pay' for Women.' Applied Economics and Finance, 1(2) pp. 85-96.
Simister, J. (2014) 'Delayed Effects of Education on Graduate Earnings: A Degree of Hope.' Global Journal of Human and Social Sciences, 14(6) pp. 33-41.
Simister, J. (2013) 'Is Men's Share of Housework Reduced by 'Gender Deviance Neutralization'? Evidence From Seven Countries.' JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE FAMILY STUDIES, 44(3) pp. 311-+.
Simister, J. (2013) 'Statistical Tables Showing p-Values at Various Levels of Statistical Significance to Facilitate the 'Probability Value' Approach to Hypothesis Testing.' Pioneer Journal of Theoretical and Applied Statistics, 5(2) pp. 75-86.
Simister, J., Whittle, R. (2013) 'Ethical Investment and Portfolio Theory: Using Factor Analysis to Select a Portfolio.' Journal of Mathematical Finance, 03(01) pp. 145-152.
Simister, J. (2013) 'Women’s education reduces risk of Gender-Based Violence: evidence from 33 countries.' Multidisciplinary Journal of Gender Studies, 2(2) pp. 150-181.
Simister, J. (2012) 'More Than a Billion Women Face 'Gender Based Violence'; Where Are Most Victims?.' JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE, 27(7) pp. 607-623.
Simister, J. (2011) 'Assessing the 'Kerala model': Education is necessary but not sufficient.' Journal of South Asian Development, 6(1) pp. 1-24.
Simister, J. (2011) 'Elitism and Meritocracy in UK Universities: The UK Needs Investment in its Labour Force.' Higher Education Quarterly, 65(2) pp. 113-144.
Simister, J., Mehta, P.S. (2010) 'Gender-Based Violence in India: Long-Term Trends.' JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE, 25(9) pp. 1594-1611.
Simister, J.G. (2010) 'Domestic violence and female genital mutilation in kenya: Effects of ethnicity and education.' Journal of Family Violence, 25(3) pp. 247-257.
Simister, J. (2009) 'The importance of being earners: Why women in South Africa need well-paid jobs.' Development Southern Africa, 26(5) pp. 709-719.
SIMISTER, J.O.H.N., ZAKY, H.A.S.S.A.N. (2009) 'WIFE'S EARNINGS, CHILD NUTRITION, AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN EGYPT.' Middle East Development Journal, 01(02) pp. 209-226.
Simister, J., Zaky, H. (2009) 'Wife’s Earnings, Child Nutrition, and Gender-Based Violence in Egypt.' Middle East Development Journal, 1(2) pp. 209-226.
Simister, J., Makowiec, J. (2008) 'Domestic Violence in India: Effects of Education.' INDIAN JOURNAL OF GENDER STUDIES, 15(3) pp. 507-518.
Simister, J., Tolentino, P.E. (2006) 'Using Confidence Tricks to Make People Learn Maths & Stats.' MSOR Connections, 6(2)
McCarroll, P. (2005) 'Tales of the Unexpected.' Automotive Engineer (London),
Simister, J., Cooper, C. (2005) 'Thermal stress in the U.S.A.: Effects on violence and on employee behaviour.' Stress and Health, 21(1) pp. 3-15.
Simister, J., Van de Vliert, E. (2005) 'Is There More Violence in Very Hot Weather? Tests Over Time in Pakistan and Across Countries Worldwide.' Pakistan Journal of Meteorology, 2(4) pp. 55-70.
Simister, J., Piesse, J. (2003) 'Bargaining and household dynamics: The impact of education and financial control on nutrition outcomes in South Africa.' South African Journal of Economics, 71(1) pp. 163-180.
Simister, J. (2001) 'Thermal Stress and Violence in India & Pakistan.' Indian Geographical Journal, 76(2) pp. 89-100.
Simister, J. (2000) 'Long-Term Trends in Wage Discrimination Against Ethnic Minorities: USA and UK.' Journal of Interdisciplinary Economics, 11(4) pp. 1-17.
Lyons, M., Simister, J. (2000) 'From rags to riches? Migration and intergenerational change in London's housing market, 1971-91.' Area, 32(3) pp. 271-285.
Piesse, J., Simister, J., Thirtle, C., Wiggins, S. (1999) 'Modernisation, multiple income sources and equity in the communal lands in zimbabwe.' Agrekon, 38(SUPPL.1) pp. 243-258.
Taplin, R., Simister, J. (1995) 'Beyond a Neoclassical Approach to Household Spending: Combination Modes Theory.' Journal of Interdisciplinary Economics, 5(4) pp. 259-271.
Fine, B., Simister, J. (1995) 'Consumption Durables: Exploring the Order of Acquisition.' Applied Economics, 27pp. 1049-1057.
Fine, B., Foster, N., Simister, J., Wright, J. (1993) 'Consumption Norms, Trickle-Down and the Video/Microwave Syndrome.' International Review of Applied Economics, 7(2) pp. 123-143.
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Conference papers
Whittle, R., Pyke, C., Simister, J. (2015) 'Forensic Economics: An analysis of government data.' In Journal of Finance and Management in Public Services' conference. London, 10/9/2015 - 10/9/2015.
Pyke, C.J., Simister, J., Whittle, R. (2015) 'Forensic economics: checking official data on government expenditure on wages from 1991 to 2014.' In Journal of Financial Management for the Public Services Conference. London, UK, 1/9/2015 - 1/9/2015.
Refaat, A.H., Simister, J. (2011) 'Empowering Egyptian Women Against Intimate Partner Violence.' Graz, Austria, 21/9/2011 - 21/9/2011.
Simister, J., Refaat, A. (2011) 'Networks Towards Unity for Health, Empowering Egyptian Women Against Intimate Partner Violence.' In Network Towards unity for Health. Graz, Austria, 21/9/2011 - 21/9/2011.
Simister, J. (2011) 'Ending Female Genital Mutilation.' In Oxford Forum for International Development. Oxford University, 20/2/2011 - 20/2/2011.
Simister, J. (2011) 'Oxford Forum for International Development, Ending Female Genital Mutilation.' In Oxford Forum for International Development. Oxford, UK, 20/2/2011 - 20/2/2011.
Refaat, A.H., Simister, J. (2009) 'Effects of Education on Gender-Based Violence in Egypt.' In American Public Health Association Conference 137. 8/11/2009 - 8/11/2009.
Simister, J., Piesse, J. (2002) 'Household Consumption Decisions and Nutrition in South Africa.' In Centre for the Study of African Economies Conference. Oxford University, 1/1/2002 - 1/1/2002.