The Robust Result in Meta-analysis of Aid Effectiveness: A Response to Mekasha and Tarp

Chris Doucouliagos and Martin Paldam

Journal of Development Studies, 2013, vol. 49, issue 4, 584-587

Abstract: In this response to Mekasha and Tarp (2013) we show that contrary to what they state, their study validates our basic analysis. They confirm that the literature finds that aid is of little economic importance in generating growth. The results also show that the literature systematically selects control variables for their effect on aid effectiveness. We argue that their choice of the random effects model is not appropriate for the problem at hand, and that the way they use multiple meta-regression analysis contradicts the robust results reached at the basic analysis.

Date: 2013
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