Data-Driven Policy Impact Evaluation

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Data-Driven Policy Impact Evaluation is written by Nuno Crato and published by Springer. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 3319784617 (ISBN 10) and 9783319784618 (ISBN 13).

In the light of better and more detailed administrative databases, this open access book provides statistical tools for evaluating the effects of public policies advocated by governments and public institutions. Experts from academia, national statistics offices and various research centers present modern econometric methods for an efficient data-driven policy evaluation and monitoring, assess the causal effects of policy measures and report on best practices of successful data management and usage. Topics include data confidentiality, data linkage, and national practices in policy areas such as public health, education and employment. It offers scholars as well as practitioners from public administrations, consultancy firms and nongovernmental organizations insights into counterfactual impact evaluation methods and the potential of data-based policy and program evaluation.