RD: Stata module for regression discontinuity estimation

Statistical Software Components from Boston College Department of Economics

Abstract: rd implements a set of regression-discontinuity estimation methods that are thought to have very good internal validity, for estimating the causal effect of one explanatory variable in the case where there is an observable jump (discontinuity) in the level of the explanatory variable. Local linear regression using -lpoly- or -locpoly- is used to construct point estimates, and standard errors are available via -bootstrap-. Graphics dictate Stata 8.2 or later.

Language: Stata
Requires: Stata version 8.2
Keywords: regression discontinuity; internal validity; policy analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: Written 2007-11-06
Note: This module may be installed from within Stata by typing "ssc install rd". Windows users should not attempt to download these files with a web browser.

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http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/r/rd.ado program code (text/plain)
http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/r/rd.hlp help file (text/plain)
http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/v/votex.dta sample data file (application/x-stata)

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