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Examiner and Judge Designs in Economics: A Practitioner's Guide

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  • Eric Chyn
  • Brigham Frandsen
  • Emily C. Leslie

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This article provides empirical researchers with an introduction and guide to research designs based on variation in judge and examiner tendencies to administer treatments or other interventions. We review the basic theory behind the research design, outline the assumptions under which the design identifies causal effects, describe empirical tests of those assumptions, and discuss tradeoffs associated with choices researchers must make for estimation. We demonstrate concepts and best practices concretely in an empirical case study that uses an examiner tendency research design to study the effects of pre-trial detention.

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  • Eric Chyn & Brigham Frandsen & Emily C. Leslie, 2024. "Examiner and Judge Designs in Economics: A Practitioner's Guide," NBER Working Papers 32348, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.
    • Handle: RePEc:nbr:nberwo:32348
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    JEL classification:

    • C21 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models
    • C26 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Instrumental Variables (IV) Estimation
    • C31 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Cross-Sectional Models; Spatial Models; Treatment Effect Models; Quantile Regressions; Social Interaction Models
    • C54 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric Modeling - - - Quantitative Policy Modeling
    • K14 - Law and Economics - - Basic Areas of Law - - - Criminal Law

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