About Donald Cochrane
Lived 1917 – 1983 (aged 65). Donald Cochrane was an Australian economist.
Donald Cochrane (27 May 1917 – 31 March 1983) was an Australian econometrician. He was a long-time faculty member at the University of Melbourne, and is known for developing the Cochrane–Orcutt estimation procedure.
A native of Melbourne, Cochrane graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1945, after serving in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. He continued his studies at Clare College, Cambridge, earning a doctorate under supervision of Richard Stone.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Donald Cochrane?
Australian econometrician
When was Donald Cochrane born?
Donald Cochrane was born on 27 May 1917 in Malvern East.
When did Donald Cochrane die?
Donald Cochrane died on 31 March 1983 in Richmond.
What was Donald Cochrane's occupation?
Donald Cochrane was an economist.
What nationality was Donald Cochrane?
Donald Cochrane was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Donald Cochrane (economist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Donald Cochrane. https://biography.guide/donald-cochrane/
MLA: "Donald Cochrane." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/donald-cochrane/.
Chicago: "Donald Cochrane." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/donald-cochrane/.
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