Regression Discontinuity Designs in Economics
Regression Discontinuity Designs in Economics
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DOI：
10.1257/jel.48.2.281
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发表时间：
2010-06-01
影响因子：
12.6
通讯作者：
Lemieux, Thomas
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作者：
Lee, David S.;Lemieux, Thomas
本文为实证研究人员提供了回归间断(RD)设计的介绍和“用户指南”。它介绍了研究设计背后的基本理论，详细说明了在经济激励下RD可能有效或无效的情况，解释了为什么它被认为是“准实验”设计，并总结了评估RD设计的不同方法(及其优点和缺点)以及解释这些估计的局限性。概念的讨论使用了从使用RD的不断增长的经验研究中提取的例子。(Jel C21，C31)
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, details when RD is likely to be valid or invalid given economic incentives, explains why it is considered a "quasi-experimental" design, and summarizes different ways (with their advantages and disadvantages) of estimating RD designs and the limitations of interpreting these estimates. Concepts are discussed using examples drawn from the growing body of empirical research using RD. (JEL C21, C31)