Prof. Jan Piekałkiewicz — statystyk, ekonomista, polityk
Prof. Jan Piekałkiewicz — statistician, economist, politician
Author(s): Jan KordosSubject(s): Education, Economic history
Published by: Główny Urząd Statystyczny
Keywords: Jan Piekałkiewicz; centenary of Statistics Poland; sample surveys; Jerzy Neyman; Polish Statistical Association; statistical yearbooks
Summary/Abstract: The article presents the profile of Prof. Jan Piekałkiewicz — an outstanding statistician, economist and politician — starting from the creation of the Polish state in 1918 until the tragic death of the scientist caused by the Gestapo in 1943. It also highlights the role of the Polish Statistical Association (founded in 1912) in the preparation of statistical information from the three partitions and the efforts of statisticians and representatives of other circles, which led to the establishment of Statistics Poland in July 1918. Contribution of Prof. Piekałkiewicz to the development of Statistics Poland in the first years of his activity was highlighted, as well as his scientific achievements and didactic work in the field of statistics conducted at universities were presented. His activity as a politician was also mentioned.
Journal: Wiadomości Statystyczne. The Polish Statistician
- Issue Year: 63/2018
- Issue No: 07
- Page Range: 7-13
- Page Count: 7
- Language: Polish