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  • Econometrics
  • Experimental Design
  • Policy Evaluation

Background:

  • Experimental estimates may lack external validity for alternative policies.
  • Assessing external validity often involves comparing experimental data with external datasets.
  • A gap exists in methods for evaluating external validity within a single experiment's data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce methods for assessing external validity internally within experimental data.
  • To provide accessible approaches from the treatment effects literature.
  • To facilitate the examination of generalizability for policy analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of treatment effects methodologies.
  • Application of stylized examples for clear illustration.
  • Focus on internal assessment techniques for external validity.

Main Results:

  • Researchers can utilize existing treatment effects frameworks to assess external validity.
  • Internal examination provides a preliminary step before external data comparison.
  • The presented approaches offer a structured way to begin validity checks.

Conclusions:

  • Internal assessment of external validity is feasible using established econometric techniques.
  • These methods enhance the understanding of an experiment's generalizability.
  • The study provides practical tools for researchers designing and analyzing experiments.