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Andrew M. Odlyzko is a Professor at the School of Mathematics, University of Minnesota, specializing in interdisciplinary research spanning financial history, economic theory, and communication networks. His work examines historical financial manias, railway development, and market dynamics with a focus on bubbles, fraud, and irrational investment behaviors. He has published extensively on topics such as the 1840s Railway Mania, the South Sea Bubble, and Victorian-era financial systems.
- Affiliations: University of Minnesota, School of Mathematics
- Research Focus: Technology manias, financial history, cryptography, computational number theory
Odlyzko's research highlights recurring patterns in financial crises through historical analysis, blending economics, sociology, and information sciences. His papers often critique classical economic assumptions using data-driven historical evidence.
He has contributed to debates on market inefficiencies, railway network planning, and the role of financial innovation. Key themes include the psychology of speculative bubbles and the long-term impacts of infrastructure investments.
