Angrist, Joshua D.

Joshua D. Angrist is a renowned economist known for his work in understanding causality and improving research methods in social sciences. He develops and applies statistical techniques to determine whether specific policies or interventions truly cause changes in outcomes—such as education, labor, or health results. His methodologies help ensure that when we see a correlation, we can confidently infer a causal relationship, which is crucial for effective policy-making. Angrist has received multiple awards for his contributions, notably for his work on natural experiments and instrumental variables, shaping how economists and social scientists analyze cause-and-effect relationships.