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Jean-Marie Dufour is a Professor of Economics and William Dow Chair of Political Economy at McGill University, holding roles since 2007. Previously, he was at Université de Montréal (1979–2007) and held the Canada Research Chair in Econometrics. He is a leading figure in econometrics and macroeconomics, with expertise in statistical methods for economic data analysis. His research spans structural models, volatility modeling, inequality measurement, and financial econometrics.
Educations:
- B.Sc. (Honours) in Mathematics, McGill University (1971)
- M.Sc. in Statistics, Université de Montréal (1973)
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Chicago (1979)
Research Interests: Focuses on finite-sample econometric methods, simulation-based inference, nonparametric techniques, causality analysis in time series, and applications in macroeconomics and finance. His work emphasizes robust statistical tests and identification challenges.
Publications: Over 150 articles in top journals, including Econometrica, Journal of Econometrics, and Journal of Business and Economic Statistics. Recent work addresses stochastic volatility models, Granger causality, and factor pricing in finance.
Awards:
- Officier de l'Ordre du Canada (2008)
- Killam Prize for Social Science (2006)
- Fellowships from Royal Society of Canada, Econometric Society, and American Statistical Association
Grants & Advising: Extensive grants from SSHRC and other agencies. Advised numerous students and led research groups on financial modeling and risk management. Organized major conferences like the 2015 World Congress of the Econometric Society.
