Variable-Ratio Matching with Fine Balance in a Study of the Peer Health Exchange

Samuel D. Pimentel, Frank Yoon and Luke Keele

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Abstract: In some observational studies of treatment effects, matched samples are created so treated and control groups are similar in terms of observable covariates.

Keywords: matching; fine balance; observational study; optimal matching; entire number (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015-12-01
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