Module 3, Part 2: Regression Discontinuity Design
In Part 2 of this module, we’ll begin implementing an RD with simulated data. We’ll discuss the basics of the RD identification strategy, its implementation, and some details including bin and bandwidth selection.
Objectives
- Describe the intuition underlying the RD identification strategy
- Implement an RD strategy with simulated data
- Explain optimal bandwidth and bin width selection
Activities
- Clone the Medicare Advantage repository (if you haven’t already) and begin working with data
- Implement RD design with simulated data in R
Slides
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