Jeffrey Wooldridge (economist)

Jeffrey Wooldridge is an American economist known for his contributions to econometrics—the application of statistical methods to economic data. His work helps researchers understand relationships between economic variables, such as how education impacts earnings. Wooldridge has authored influential textbooks that are widely used in economics education, particularly on analyzing data involving multiple observations over time or across individuals. His research improves how economists test theories and interpret complex data, making findings more reliable and applicable to real-world policy and decision-making.