Design of Experiments
Design of experiments (JEL C9) covers experimental methods in economics.
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Scope
It includes laboratory and field experiments, randomized controlled trials, and experimental design and analysis.
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Core questions
- How are economic experiments designed?
- What can lab and field experiments reveal?
- How are randomized trials used in economics?
Key concepts
- Laboratory experiments
- Field experiments
- Randomized controlled trials
- Treatment effects
- Experimental design
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Frequently asked questions
- What is a randomized controlled trial?
- An experiment that randomly assigns treatment to identify causal effects, increasingly used in economics (e.g., development).