Joshua D. Angrist
About the Author
Joshua D. Angrist is a renowned economist and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he has shaped the field of empirical economics through his innovative approaches to causal inference. A recipient of the prestigious John Bates Clark Medal, Angrist's work bridges rigorous statistical methods with real-world policy analysis, making complex econometric concepts accessible to scholars and practitioners alike. His collaborations with Jörn-Steffen Pischke have produced seminal texts that demystify the tools of modern econometrics, emphasizing practical application over abstract theory. With a career dedicated to uncovering causal relationships in data, Angrist continues to influence economic research and education globally, advocating for evidence-based decision-making in areas ranging from education to labor markets.
