R. G. D. Allen
Economist and statistician, wrote on economics
Born
June 3rd, 1906
119 years ago
Died
1983
42 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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An English economist, mathematician, and statistician contributed significantly to economic theory and applied statistics. Worked extensively on topics such as consumer theory and statistical methodology. Developed methods for interpreting economic data and participated in the advancement of econometrics. Served as a professor and published influential papers during a notable academic career.
Authored numerous papers on consumer theory
Developed statistical methodologies for economics
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