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Social Policy Experimentation

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  • Richard A. Berk

    (University of California, Santa Barbara)

  • Robert F. Boruch

    (Northwestern University)

  • David L. Chambers

    (University of Michigan)

  • Peter H. Rossi

    (University of Massachusetts)

  • Ann D. Witte

    (Wellesley College)

Abstract

We review the argumentsfor and against randomized field experiments design to address important questions of social policy. Based on this review, we make a number of recommendations about how the use of randomized field experiments might be fostered.

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  • Richard A. Berk & Robert F. Boruch & David L. Chambers & Peter H. Rossi & Ann D. Witte, 1985. "Social Policy Experimentation," Evaluation Review, , vol. 9(4), pages 387-429, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:evarev:v:9:y:1985:i:4:p:387-429
    DOI: 10.1177/0193841X8500900401
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