Cerulli G. Econometric Evaluation of Socio-Economic Programs: Theory and Applications

Springer, 2015. — 308 p. — (Advanced Studies in Theoretical and Applied Econometrics 49). — ISBN: 9783662464045, 9783662464052This 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.