When estimating a treatment effect from observational data, researchers encounter bias regardless of estimation methods. In this paper, we focus on a particular method of estimation called Balance ...
verybody has a favorite color and season—preferences that seem innate, always defying reason. Auditors are no different when it comes to haphazard sampling, a process in which—ideally—they choose ...
Endogeneity problems such as self-selection and program placement bias are key issues in estimating the impact of microcredit programs. Self-selection problem occurs when borrowers select themselves ...