Recent developments in the econometrics of program evaluation
Many empirical questions in economics and other social sciences depend on causal effects
of programs or policies. In the last two decades, much research has been done on the …
of programs or policies. In the last two decades, much research has been done on the …
Econometric methods for program evaluation
Program evaluation methods are widely applied in economics to assess the effects of policy
interventions and other treatments of interest. In this article, we describe the main …
interventions and other treatments of interest. In this article, we describe the main …
Robust nonparametric confidence intervals for regression‐discontinuity designs
In the regression‐discontinuity (RD) design, units are assigned to treatment based on
whether their value of an observed covariate exceeds a known cutoff. In this design, local …
whether their value of an observed covariate exceeds a known cutoff. In this design, local …
The state of applied econometrics: Causality and policy evaluation
In this paper, we discuss recent developments in econometrics that we view as important for
empirical researchers working on policy evaluation questions. We focus on three main …
empirical researchers working on policy evaluation questions. We focus on three main …
[BOOK][B] The effect: An introduction to research design and causality
N Huntington-Klein - 2021 - taylorfrancis.com
The Effect: An Introduction to Research Design and Causality is about research design,
specifically concerning research that uses observational data to make a causal inference. It …
specifically concerning research that uses observational data to make a causal inference. It …
[BOOK][B] Mostly harmless econometrics: An empiricist's companion
JD Angrist, JS Pischke - 2009 - books.google.com
From Joshua Angrist, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, and Jörn-Steffen Pischke, an
irreverent guide to the essentials of econometrics The core methods in today's econometric …
irreverent guide to the essentials of econometrics The core methods in today's econometric …
[BOOK][B] A practical introduction to regression discontinuity designs: Foundations
In this Element and its accompanying second Element, A Practical Introduction to
Regression Discontinuity Designs: Extensions, Matias Cattaneo, Nicolás Idrobo, and Rocıìo …
Regression Discontinuity Designs: Extensions, Matias Cattaneo, Nicolás Idrobo, and Rocıìo …
Regression discontinuity designs in economics
This paper provides an introduction and “user guide” to Regression Discontinuity (RD)
designs for empirical researchers. It presents the basic theory behind the research design …
designs for empirical researchers. It presents the basic theory behind the research design …
Social norms and energy conservation
H Allcott - Journal of public Economics, 2011 - Elsevier
This paper evaluates a series of programs run by a company called OPOWER to send Home
Energy Report letters to residential utility customers comparing their electricity use to that of …
Energy Report letters to residential utility customers comparing their electricity use to that of …
Endogeneity in empirical corporate finance1
This chapter discusses how applied researchers in corporate finance can address
endogeneity concerns. We begin by reviewing the sources of endogeneity—omitted …
endogeneity concerns. We begin by reviewing the sources of endogeneity—omitted …