Sensitivity analysis of the unconfoundedness assumption in observational studies
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Causal inference; effects of college choice; propensity score; register data;All these keywords.
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- C11 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Bayesian Analysis: General
- C15 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Statistical Simulation Methods: General
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