Professor , at Northwestern University,United States
Prof. Joel L. Horowitz is a distinguished economist and expert in econometrics, with a long and impactful career spanning over five decades. He is the Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Professor of Economics at Northwestern University and has made substantial contributions to the field of econometrics through his research on nonparametric and semiparametric methods. Known for his profound insights into econometric modeling, Prof. Horowitz has influenced both the academic and professional landscapes of economics globally.
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Education
Prof. Horowitz earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Cornell University in 1967, which laid the foundation for his analytical and quantitative approach in economics. He also holds a B.S. in Physics from Stanford University, completing his undergraduate studies in 1962. His strong background in physics has played a significant role in shaping his contributions to econometrics and statistical methods.
Experience
Prof. Horowitz has had a distinguished academic career, serving as the Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Professor of Economics at Northwestern University since 2001. Prior to this, he was a professor at the University of Iowa, where he also held the Henry B. Tippie Research Professor of Economics role from 1997. His professional journey includes significant work in operations research as a Senior Operations Research Analyst at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and technical roles at the Research Analysis Corporation. Prof. Horowitz has been a visiting professor at numerous prestigious institutions, including Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, University College London, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Research interest
Prof. Horowitz’s research primarily focuses on econometrics, with particular expertise in semiparametric and nonparametric methods. His work addresses high-dimensional econometric models, variable selection, and estimation techniques. He has made groundbreaking contributions in the application of these methods to economic modeling and policy analysis. Additionally, his studies have impacted urban transportation planning and environmental economics, particularly in air quality analysis.
Awards
Throughout his career, Prof. Horowitz has received numerous accolades, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field of econometrics. He was awarded the Alexander von Humboldt Research Award in 1999 and is a Fellow of both the Econometric Society and the American Statistical Association. He has also been elected a National Associate of the National Academies and received an honorary doctorate from Humboldt Universität zu Berlin. His recognition extends to various professional societies, including the International Statistical Institute and the International Association for Applied Econometrics.
Publications
Fairness in simple bargaining experiments
Authors: R Forsythe, JL Horowitz, NE Savin, M Sefton
Citations: 3194
Journal: Games and Economic Behavior
Volume: 6
Issue: 3
Pages: 347-369
Year: 1994
Implementing climate and global change research: A review of the final US Climate Change Science Program strategic plan
Authors: National Research Council, Division on Engineering, Physical Sciences, et al.
Citations: 1575*
Publisher: National Academies Press
Year: 2004
The bootstrap
Author: JL Horowitz
Citations: 1236
Journal: Handbook of Econometrics
Volume: 5
Pages: 3159-3228
Year: 2001
On blocking rules for the bootstrap with dependent data
Authors: P Hall, JL Horowitz, BY Jing
Citations: 825
Journal: Biometrika
Volume: 82
Issue: 3
Pages: 561-574
Year: 1995
A smoothed maximum score estimator for the binary response model
Author: JL Horowitz
Citations: 800
Journal: Econometrica: Journal of the Econometric Society
Pages: 505-531
Year: 1992
Conclusion
Prof. Joel Horowitz is a highly accomplished and globally recognized economist whose work has had a lasting impact on econometrics and economics as a whole. His extensive academic career, coupled with his numerous honors and substantial contributions to research, makes him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His groundbreaking research in semiparametric and nonparametric econometrics has reshaped how economists approach data and modeling, and his continued involvement in top-tier academic institutions and professional societies underscores his enduring influence in the field.