The introduction of natural experiments to economic analysis of the labor market and related areas has led to a more precise understanding of cause and effect.
The ‘credibility revolution’ in empirical economics has improved our understanding of a number of public policy issues, including education, immigration and the minimum wage.
In pursuit of credible research designs, researchers often seek good answers instead of good questions.
The introduction of natural experiments to economic analysis of the labor market and related areas has led to a more precise understanding of cause and effect.
The ‘credibility revolution’ in empirical economics has improved our understanding of a number of public policy issues, including education, immigration and the minimum wage.
In pursuit of credible research designs, researchers often seek good answers instead of good questions.
Following the Biden administration’s announcement of its intention to require that anyone at a firm with more than 100 employees or in the federal workforce be vaccinated or tested regularly, we invited our US panel to express their views on the likely economic impact of the vaccine mandate. We asked the experts whether they agree or disagree with the following statement, and, if so, how strongly and with what degree of confidence:
