Regular biography
Russell Davidson is a Professor & Canada Research Chair Tier 1 in the Department of Economics at McGill University. His research focuses on econometrics, with particular emphasis on the bootstrap method and statistical inference in poverty and income distribution. Davidson has been affiliated with McGill since 2002, previously holding a position at Queen's University. He also maintains a connection with GREQAM in Marseille, France, where he conducts research and teaches undergraduate courses. His academic work includes co-authoring textbooks on econometric theory and methods. Davidson's research aims to enhance the reliability and practicality of econometric tools.
Scholar-generated biography
Russell Davidson is a Professor of Economics at McGill University, specializing in econometrics, bootstrap methods, and poverty analysis. His research focuses on statistical inference, model specification tests, and the measurement of poverty and inequality. Davidson has contributed significantly to the development of bootstrap techniques, particularly in econometric inference and testing for stochastic dominance. His work includes studies on the reliability of bootstrap tests, the size distortion of such tests, and the application of econometric methods to analyze income distribution and poverty measurement. His research has also explored the use of graphical methods to assess hypothesis tests and the measurement of tax and transfer incidence.