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  • Biostatistics
  • Econometrics
  • Epidemiology

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  • Estimating causal odds ratios with instrumental variables in logistic structural nested mean models (LSNMMs) is challenging.
  • Existing LSNMM methods often require uncongenial modeling assumptions or complex numerical computations, limiting their practical application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel, user-friendly method for estimating causal odds ratios under LSNMMs.
  • To overcome the computational complexity and stringent assumptions of current LSNMM techniques.
  • To provide a more accessible tool for causal inference in statistical and epidemiological research.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an alternative instrumental variable method for LSNMMs.
  • Ensured a congenial parameterization for improved model interpretability.
  • Circumvented the intricate numerical challenges associated with existing LSNMM estimation procedures.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method is shown to be easy to implement.
  • Successfully applied the method to estimate the causal effect of education on earnings using NLSYM data.
  • Assessed the impact of neighborhood poverty on adolescent depression using Moving to Opportunity (MTO) data.

Conclusions:

  • The new method offers a computationally efficient and statistically sound alternative for causal odds ratio estimation in LSNMMs.
  • Facilitates the application of LSNMMs in fields like economics and public health.
  • Demonstrates practical utility through real-world data applications.