On the validity of the regression discontinuity design for estimating electoral effects: new evidence from over 40,000 close races

<p>The regression discontinuity (RD) design is a valuable tool for identifying electoral effects, but this design is only effective when relevant actors do not have precise control over election results. Several recent papers contend that such precise control is possible in large elections, p...

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Autori principali: Eggers, A, Fowler, A, Hainmueller, J, Hall, A, Snyder, J
Natura: Journal article
Pubblicazione: Wiley 2014