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Building an Administrative Database of Children

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  • Shun-ichiro Bessho

    (Associate Professor, Faculty of Economics, The University of Tokyo / Former Chief Economist, Policy Research Institute, Ministry of Finance)

  • Haruko Noguchi

    (Professor, Faculty of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University)

  • Ryuichi Tanaka

    (Professor, Institute of Social Science, The University of Tokyo)

  • Koichi Ushijima

    (Assistant Professor, Division of Policy and Planning Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Information and Systems, University of Tsukuba)

  • Akira Kawamura

    (Associate Professor, Faculty of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University)

Abstract

In empirical analyses in economics over recent years, some studies have been using data collated by administrative departments as part of their work. Administrative data is full data of the target constituents of a government policy that is gathered periodically. Because it is collated for the purpose of performing tasks, it is superior to conventional sample surveys in terms of the accuracy of its figures, its lack of dropouts and nonresponses, and its large number of observations. However, the academic use of administrative data is not a simple matter due to legal restrictions instituted to deal with problems of confidentiality and complicated administrative procedures. This paper will consider the advantages and disadvantages of the academic use of administrative data and will then introduce case studies from within and outside Japan. As an example of administrative database building, the paper will explain the building process and structure of a student database created in Adachi ward, Tokyo, which is used in papers within this special issue. We contributed significantly to the development of the student database for Adachi ward. Given that there are not thought to be many such case studies in Japan, the significance of this paper is that it describes this process in detail.

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  • Shun-ichiro Bessho & Haruko Noguchi & Ryuichi Tanaka & Koichi Ushijima & Akira Kawamura, 2020. "Building an Administrative Database of Children," Public Policy Review, Policy Research Institute, Ministry of Finance Japan, vol. 16(6), pages 1-20, September.
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    1. Bessho, Shun-ichiro & Noguchi, Haruko & Kawamura, Akira & Tanaka, Ryuichi & Ushijima, Koichi, 2019. "Evaluating remedial education in elementary schools: Administrative data from a municipality in Japan," Japan and the World Economy, Elsevier, vol. 50(C), pages 36-46.
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    Keywords

    Administrative data; Adachi ward;

    JEL classification:

    • C81 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs - - - Methodology for Collecting, Estimating, and Organizing Microeconomic Data; Data Access
    • I20 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - General
    • H20 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - General

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