Dale J. Poirier

Dale J. Poirier is a Professor of Economics at the University of California-Irvine, where he is affiliated with the Department of Economics in the School of Social Sciences. His office is located in Social Science Plaza, Building A, Room 4175. He teaches courses including Econometrics I (123A), Statistics and Econometrics I (220A), Statistics and Econometrics II (220B), and the Econometrics Colloquium (229).

Dale Poirier's research focuses on Bayesian econometrics and statistical modeling. His work spans theoretical developments in Bayesian inference, econometric methodology, and applications across various domains including health economics, political science, and time series analysis. He has made significant contributions to understanding the growth and application of Bayesian methods in economics and statistics since 1970, as documented in his influential 2006 paper 'The Growth of Bayesian Methods in Statistics and Economics Since 1970.'

Analysis of Poirier's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on Bayesian methods in econometrics, with applications ranging from partial identification in econometric models to analyzing violence dynamics in political conflicts. His work demonstrates both theoretical rigor and practical relevance, addressing challenges in model specification, identification, and statistical inference across diverse fields including health outcomes, political violence, and financial modeling.

Dale Poirier has contributed significantly to econometrics education through his teaching and publications. His textbook 'Intermediate Statistics and Econometrics: A Comparative Approach' has been widely used, and he provides detailed course materials including syllabi and corrections for his courses. He has supervised numerous graduate students in economics and statistics, contributing to the development of the next generation of econometricians.