Chapter 8: The use of difference-in-differences (DiD) in public administration research
Yaniv Reingewertz
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Handbook Chapter
Published:
08 Dec 2020
Page Range:
127–137
Collection:
Social and Political Science 2020
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4337/9781789903485.00013
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This chapter tries to provide an overview of the 'difference in differences' method and to discuss its applications in comparative public administration. It discusses its strengths and weaknesses and when it is appropriate to use it. The chapter first takes a theoretical approach and presents the gist of the method. It then moves to an applied perspective where it reviews several papers which apply this method. Discussing these papers helps in uncovering some of the challenges faced by researchers when applying difference-in-differences and how these challenges can be dealt with.

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Cover Handbook of Research Methods in Public Administration, Management and Policy
Handbook of Research Methods in Public Administration, Management and Policy
Edited by
Eran Vigoda-Gadot
and
Dana R. Vashdi
Handbook
Published:
08 Dec 2020
Print ISBN:
9781789903478
eISBN:
9781789903485
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4337/9781789903485
Pages:
448
Collection:
Social and Political Science 2020
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