G. S. Maddala
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G. S. Maddala | |
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Bombay University M.A. Andhra University B.A. | |
Known for | Theoretical and applied econometrics |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Econometrics |
Institutions | Ohio State University 1994-99 University of Florida 1975-93 University of Rochester 1967-75 Stanford University 1963-67 |
Doctoral advisor | Zvi Griliches |
Gangadharrao Soundalyarao "G. S." Maddala (21 May 1933 – 4 June 1999) was an
Biography and education
He was "born in India to a family of very modest means."[1]
He obtained a B.A. in mathematics from
He came to the United States as a
In 1963, he completed his
Teaching and research career
Maddala's first faculty position was at Stanford University.[citation needed]
He held the university eminent scholar position at Ohio State University upon his death; previous university affiliations included Stanford University (1963–1967), University of Rochester (1967–1975), and the University of Florida (1975–1993).[citation needed]
Maddala published over 110 scholarly papers and wrote 12 books covering most of the emerging areas of econometrics. His 1983 book titled Limited Dependent and Qualitative Variables in Econometrics is now regarded as a classic and seminal text for advanced studies in econometrics.[citation needed]
In econometrics methodology, Maddala's key areas of research and exposition included distributed lags, generalized least squares, panel data, simultaneous equations, errors in variables, income distribution, switching regressions, disequilibrium models, qualitative and limited dependent variable models, self-selection models, outliers and bootstrap methods, unit roots and
Selected publications
- ____ (1983). Limited Dependent and Qualitative Variables in Econometrics, Cambridge. Description, and preview.
- ____ (1992). Introduction to Econometrics, 2nd ed., Macmillan.
Memorials and tributes
The G. S. Maddala Memorial Fund, at Ohio State University, was created in 2004, by Dr. Maddala's wife Kameswari "Kay" and his colleagues and students. It provides awards "to graduate students for excellence in quantitative research using econometrics, both theoretical and applied" and sponsors distinguished speakers.[3][4]
References
- ^ doi:10.1017/S0266466699154082. (obituary dated 14 June 1999; copy available here)
- ^ S2CID 122142495. (copy available here)
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- ^ Department of Economics: Giving
External links
- G.S. Maddala, "How I Became an Econometrician", autobiographic essay
- Kajal Lahiri and Peter C.B. Phillips (1999), "Obituary: G.S. Maddala, 1939-1999", Econometric Theory 15
- Kajal Lahiri (1999), "The ET Interview: Professor G.S. Maddala", Econometric Theory 15