René Roy (economist)
René Roy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 May 1894 |
| Died | 27 January 1977 |
| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | École des Ponts ParisTech |
| Known for | Roy's identity |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Economics, Econometrics |
| Institutions | École des ponts ParisTech University of Paris |
René François Joseph Roy (1894–1977) was a French economist. He is primarily recognized for the contribution now known as Roy's identity. Roy was one of the pioneer econometricians in France who was leading the econometrics seminar in Paris for many years.
He became the president of the Econometric Society in 1953, replacing Paul Samuelson.