R. G. D. Allen

Economist and statistician, wrote on economics

R. G. D. Allen - Economist and statistician, wrote on economics
Born

June 3rd, 1906
118 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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