A practical guide to shift-share instruments

Kirill Borusyak, Peter Hull and Xavier Jaravel

No 22/24, CeMMAP working papers from Institute for Fiscal Studies

Abstract: A recent econometric literature shows two distinct paths for identification with shift-share instruments, leveraging either many exogenous shifts or exogenous shares. We present the core logic of both paths and practical takeaways via simple checklists. A variety of empirical settings illustrate key points.

Date: 2024-12-12
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Journal Article: A Practical Guide to Shift-Share Instruments (2025)
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DOI: 10.47004/wp.cem.2024.2224

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