Cliometrics is the application of quantitative methods and statistical techniques to the study of history. It aims to analyze historical data to uncover patterns, trends, and relationships that traditional historical methods might overlook. By using tools from economics and social sciences, cliometricians can provide a more objective understanding of historical events and processes. This approach often involves the use of economic models and data analysis to explore topics such as economic growth, labor markets, and demographic changes. Pioneered by historians like Robert Fogel and Douglass North, cliometrics has transformed the field of history by integrating empirical research with historical inquiry.