This dissertation proposes parsimonious models for regression and classification tasks in cross-sectional datasets under random sample hypothesis. Regression models are linear in parameters, estimated by Ordinary Least Squares solved by QR Decomposition, presenting a unique solution under full rank of the regressor matrix or not. Classification models are nonlinear in parameters, estimated by Maximum Likelihood, not always presenting a unique solution. Parsimony in regression models is based on the mathematical proof that accuracy will be added to models only by the regressor that presents a test statistic module higher than a predefined value in a two-sided hypothesis test. Parsimony in classification models is based on statistical significance and, intuitively, on the theoretical result about the existence of perfect classifiers. Genetic Programming performs the evolution process of models, being responsible for exploring the search space of possible regressors and models. The results obtained with Econometric Genetic Programming – name of the algorithm in this dissertation – was compared with those from benchmarks in eight distinct cross-sectional datasets, showing competitive results in terms of accuracy in most cases. Both in the field of Genetic Programming and in that of econometrics, Econometric Genetic Programming has shown benefits such as help on introns identification, combat to bloat by statistical significance and generation of high level accuracy models, among others.