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On sensitivity of Genetic Matching to the choice of balance measure

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  • Adeola Oyenubi

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This paper considers the sensitivity of Genetic Matching (GenMatch) to the choice of balance measure. It explores the performance of a newly introduced distributional balance measure that is similar to the KS test but is more evenly sensitive to imbalance across the support. This measure is introduced by Goldman & Kaplan (2008) (i.e. the GK […]

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  • Adeola Oyenubi, 2020. "On sensitivity of Genetic Matching to the choice of balance measure," Working Papers 840, Economic Research Southern Africa.
    • Handle: RePEc:rza:wpaper:840
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    econometric modelling; Quantitative Methods;

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    • C21 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models
    • D13 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Household Production and Intrahouse Allocation
    • F1 - International Economics - - Trade
    • F13 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations
    • I38 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - Government Programs; Provision and Effects of Welfare Programs

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