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Ep. 29: Making economic tools more reliable
Ep. 29: Making economic tools more reliable
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jun 9, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Can economists trust their models? How does their data drive their conclusions? These are some of the big questions that motivate econometrician Isaiah Andrews. The Harvard professor was awarded this year’s John Bates Clark Medal for his contributions to econometric theory and empirical practice. And while Andrews works on some of the most technically difficult questions in economics, he says helping students is crucial to his success.
Released:
Jun 9, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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