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  • Econometrics
  • Causal Inference
  • Statistical Modeling

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  • Haavelmo's work (1943, 1944) introduced rigorous treatment of causality, distinguishing parameter definition from identification.
  • Marshall's ceteris paribus analysis was formalized and operationalized by Haavelmo's hypothetical models.
  • Recent causality approaches utilize Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) and Bayesian nets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To embed Haavelmo's causality framework within the Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) framework.
  • To compare Haavelmo's methodology with the complexity of DAGs and Pearl's do-calculus.
  • To extend Haavelmo's approach to models of simultaneous causality.

Main Methods:

  • Embedding Haavelmo's framework into the recursive structure of Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs).
  • Comparative analysis of Haavelmo's methodology versus DAGs and the do-calculus for causal parameter identification.
  • Generalization of Haavelmo's framework to address simultaneous causality models.

Main Results:

  • Haavelmo's methodology provides a simpler and more intuitive analysis of causality compared to DAGs.
  • DAGs and Pearl's do-calculus exhibit severe limitations in identifying economic models.
  • Haavelmo's approach naturally extends to analyze models with simultaneous causality, a capability lacking in general DAGs.

Conclusions:

  • Haavelmo's framework offers a robust and more accessible approach to causal inference in econometrics.
  • The limitations of DAGs and do-calculus highlight the enduring relevance of Haavelmo's foundational work.
  • Haavelmo's methodology is superior for analyzing simultaneous causality, a key aspect of economic modeling.