Anil K Bera

Anil K. Bera is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, holding additional professorships in Finance, Agricultural and Consumer Economics, and Statistics. He is affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on econometrics, spatial econometrics, statistical testing, and quantitative economics, with a particular emphasis on methodological advancements and historical contributions to statistical theory.

Notable recent publications highlight his work on Dr. C.R. Rao’s legacy, spatial market inefficiency analysis, and the historical and methodological evolution of Rao’s Score Test. His interdisciplinary approach bridges statistics, economics, and spatial analysis, addressing topics like housing market dynamics and panel data modeling.

Bera has not been explicitly associated with awards in the provided text. His academic roles span multiple departments, indicating a collaborative and cross-disciplinary academic profile. While no student advisees are listed, his extensive publication record suggests active research engagement. His work contributes to foundational econometric theory and applied spatial analysis, reflecting a commitment to both theoretical development and practical applications in economics and statistics.