Sequential Matching Estimation of Dynamic Causal Models

51 Pages Posted: 31 Mar 2004

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Michael Lechner

University of St. Gallen - Swiss Institute for Empirical Economic Research

Date Written: March 2004

Abstract

This paper proposes sequential matching and inverse selection probability weighting to estimate dynamic causal effects. The sequential matching estimators extend simple, matching estimators based on propensity scores for static causal analysis that have been frequently applied in the evaluation literature. A Monte Carlo study shows that the suggested estimators perform well in small and medium size samples. Based on the application of the sequential matching estimators to an empirical problem - an evaluation study of the Swiss active labour market policies - some implementational issues are discussed and results are provided.

Keywords: dynamic treatment effects, nonparametric identification, causal effects, sequential randomisation, programme evaluation, panel data

JEL Classification: C40

Suggested Citation

Lechner, Michael, Sequential Matching Estimation of Dynamic Causal Models (March 2004). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=518524 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.518524

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