Donald Kridel

Donald Kridel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL) and serves as Director of Graduate Studies. Prior to joining UMSL in 1993, he worked at Southwestern Bell Corporation (now AT&T) as Director of Strategic Marketing. His expertise spans applied econometrics and telecommunications economics, with over 30 years of research experience.

• Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Arizona (1987)

Kridel's research focuses on:

• Econometric choice models and state preference data
• Telecommunications demand analysis (telephone, cellular, cable TV, international acquisitions)
• Big Data analytics, predictive modeling, and data mining
• Structural equation modeling and statistical software applications (Eviews, Python)

His publications highlight trends in telecommunications economics, mobile advertising analytics, and predictive modeling. Recent work explores dynamic customer profiling, real-time analytics, and sustainability applications of econometric methods in environmental research.

Dr. Kridel's academic contributions intersect with environmental economics, marketing strategy, and computational statistics, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex economic and business problems.

Contact Information:

• Email: kridel@umsl.edu
• Phone: 314-516-5553