Data-Driven Policy Impact Evaluation: How Access to Microdata is Transforming Policy Design

Data-Driven Policy Impact Evaluation: How Access to Microdata is Transforming Policy Design
ISBN-10
3319784617
ISBN-13
9783319784618
Category
Political Science
Pages
346
Language
English
Published
2018-10-02
Publisher
Springer
Authors
Nuno Crato, Paolo Paruolo

Description

In the light of better and more detailed administrative databases, this open access book provides statistical tools for evaluating the effects of public policies advocated by governments and public institutions. Experts from academia, national statistics offices and various research centers present modern econometric methods for an efficient data-driven policy evaluation and monitoring, assess the causal effects of policy measures and report on best practices of successful data management and usage. Topics include data confidentiality, data linkage, and national practices in policy areas such as public health, education and employment. It offers scholars as well as practitioners from public administrations, consultancy firms and nongovernmental organizations insights into counterfactual impact evaluation methods and the potential of data-based policy and program evaluation.

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