TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cerulli,Giovanni
TI  - Econometric evaluation of socio-economic programs :  
T2  - Advanced studies in theoretical and applied econometrics
SN  - 9783662464045
U1  - 361 23
PY  - 2015///
CY  - New York
PB  - Springer
KW  - Social service
KW  - Evaluation.
KW  - Data processing
KW  - Evaluation research (Social action programs)
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; Preface --
 1 An Introduction to the Econometrics of Program Evaluation --
 2 Methods Based on Selection on Observables --
 3 Methods Based on Selection on Unobservables --
 4 Local Average Treatment Effect and Regression-Discontinuity-Design
N2  - This book provides advanced theoretical and applied tools for the implementation of modern micro-econometric techniques in evidence-based program evaluation for the social sciences. The author presents a comprehensive toolbox for designing rigorous and effective ex-post program evaluation using the statistical software package Stata. For each method, a statistical presentation is developed, followed by a practical estimation of the treatment effects. By using both real and simulated data, readers will become familiar with evaluation techniques, such as regression-adjustment, matching, difference-in-differences, instrumental-variables and regression-discontinuity-design, and are given practical guidelines for selecting and applying suitable methods for specific policy contexts.
ER  -