Inference with difference-in-differences revisited

Publication type

Research Paper

Series Number

7742

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IZA Discussion Papers

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Publication date

November 15, 2013

Summary:

A growing literature on inference in difference-in-differences (DiD) designs with grouped errors has been pessimistic about obtaining hypothesis tests of the correct size, particularly with few groups. We provide Monte Carlo evidence for three points: (i) it is possible to obtain tests of the correct size even with few groups, and in many settings very straightforward methods will achieve this; (ii) the main problem in DiD designs with grouped errors is instead low power to detect real effects; and (iii) feasible GLS estimation combined with robust inference can increase power considerably whilst maintaining correct test size – again, even with few groups.

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http://www.iza.org/en/webcontent/research/ra1/publications/papers/viewAbstract?dp_id=7742


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