Joseph G. Altonji (economist)

Joseph G. Altonji is a respected American economist known for his contributions to labor economics, education, and econometrics. He has studied the effects of education on earnings and how family background influences economic outcomes. Altonji is noted for developing methods to analyze economic data, helping to answer questions about how factors like race, gender, and family wealth impact individual opportunities. As a professor at Yale University, his research has implications for policies aimed at improving education and reducing economic inequality, thus influencing discussions on how to create a more equitable society.