Impact evaluation in practice / / Paul J. Gertler, Sebastian Martinez, Patrick Premand, Laura B. Rawlings, Christel M.J. Vermeersch
| Impact evaluation in practice / / Paul J. Gertler, Sebastian Martinez, Patrick Premand, Laura B. Rawlings, Christel M.J. Vermeersch |
| Autore | Gertler Paul <1955-> |
| Edizione | [Second edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (pages cm) |
| Disciplina | 338.91 |
| Soggetto topico |
Economic development projects - Evaluation
Evaluation research (Social action programs) |
| ISBN | 1-4648-0780-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Abbreviations; PART ONE. INTRODUCTION TO IMPACT EVALUATION; Chapter 1. Why Evaluate?; Evidence-Based Policy Making; What Is Impact Evaluation?; Prospective versus Retrospective Impact Evaluation; Efficacy Studies and Effectiveness Studies; Complementary Approaches; Ethical Considerations Regarding Impact Evaluation; Impact Evaluation for Policy Decisions; Deciding Whether to Carry Out an Impact Evaluation; Chapter 2. Preparing for an Evaluation; Initial Steps; Constructing a Theory of Change
Developing a Results ChainSpecifying Evaluation Questions; Selecting Outcome and Performance Indicators; Checklist: Getting Data for Your Indicators; PART TWO. HOW TO EVALUATE; Chapter 3. Causal Inference and Counterfactuals; Causal Inference; The Counterfactual; Two Counterfeit Estimates of the Counterfactual; Chapter 4. Randomized Assignment; Evaluating Programs Based on the Rules of Assignment; Randomized Assignment of Treatment; Checklist: Randomized Assignment; Chapter 5. Instrumental Variables; Evaluating Programs When Not Everyone Complies with Their Assignment Types of Impact EstimatesImperfect Compliance; Randomized Promotion as an Instrumental Variable; Checklist: Randomized Promotion as an Instrumental Variable; Chapter 6. Regression Discontinuity Design; Evaluating Programs That Use an Eligibility Index; Fuzzy Regression Discontinuity Design; Checking the Validity of the Regression Discontinuity Design; Limitations and Interpretation of the Regression Discontinuity Design Method; Checklist: Regression Discontinuity Design; Chapter 7. Difference-in-Differences; Evaluating a Program When the Rule of Assignment Is Less Clear The Difference-in-Differences MethodHow Is the Difference-in-Differences Method Helpful?; The "Equal Trends" Assumption in Difference-in-Differences; Limitations of the Difference-in-Differences Method; Checklist: Difference-in-Differences; Chapter 8. Matching; Constructing an Artificial Comparison Group; Propensity Score Matching; Combining Matching with Other Methods; Limitations of the Matching Method; Checklist: Matching; Chapter 9. Addressing Methodological Challenges; Heterogeneous Treatment Effects; Unintended Behavioral Effects; Imperfect Compliance; Spillovers; Attrition Timing and Persistence of EffectsChapter 10. Evaluating Multifaceted Programs; Evaluating Programs That Combine Several Treatment Options; Evaluating Programs with Varying Treatment Levels; Evaluating Multiple Interventions; PART THREE. HOW TO IMPLEMENT AN IMPACT EVALUATION; Chapter 11. Choosing an Impact Evaluation Method; Determining Which Method to Use for a Given Program; How a Program's Rules of Operation Can Help Choose an Impact Evaluation Method; A Comparison of Impact Evaluation Methods; Finding the Smallest Feasible Unit of Intervention; Chapter 12. Managing an Impact Evaluation Managing an Evaluation's Team, Time, and Budget |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910798899603321 |
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| Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , 2016 | ||
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Impact evaluation in practice / / Paul J. Gertler, Sebastian Martinez, Patrick Premand, Laura B. Rawlings, Christel M.J. Vermeersch
| Impact evaluation in practice / / Paul J. Gertler, Sebastian Martinez, Patrick Premand, Laura B. Rawlings, Christel M.J. Vermeersch |
| Autore | Gertler Paul <1955-> |
| Edizione | [Second edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (pages cm) |
| Disciplina | 338.91 |
| Soggetto topico |
Economic development projects - Evaluation
Evaluation research (Social action programs) |
| ISBN |
9781464807800
1464807809 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Abbreviations; PART ONE. INTRODUCTION TO IMPACT EVALUATION; Chapter 1. Why Evaluate?; Evidence-Based Policy Making; What Is Impact Evaluation?; Prospective versus Retrospective Impact Evaluation; Efficacy Studies and Effectiveness Studies; Complementary Approaches; Ethical Considerations Regarding Impact Evaluation; Impact Evaluation for Policy Decisions; Deciding Whether to Carry Out an Impact Evaluation; Chapter 2. Preparing for an Evaluation; Initial Steps; Constructing a Theory of Change
Developing a Results ChainSpecifying Evaluation Questions; Selecting Outcome and Performance Indicators; Checklist: Getting Data for Your Indicators; PART TWO. HOW TO EVALUATE; Chapter 3. Causal Inference and Counterfactuals; Causal Inference; The Counterfactual; Two Counterfeit Estimates of the Counterfactual; Chapter 4. Randomized Assignment; Evaluating Programs Based on the Rules of Assignment; Randomized Assignment of Treatment; Checklist: Randomized Assignment; Chapter 5. Instrumental Variables; Evaluating Programs When Not Everyone Complies with Their Assignment Types of Impact EstimatesImperfect Compliance; Randomized Promotion as an Instrumental Variable; Checklist: Randomized Promotion as an Instrumental Variable; Chapter 6. Regression Discontinuity Design; Evaluating Programs That Use an Eligibility Index; Fuzzy Regression Discontinuity Design; Checking the Validity of the Regression Discontinuity Design; Limitations and Interpretation of the Regression Discontinuity Design Method; Checklist: Regression Discontinuity Design; Chapter 7. Difference-in-Differences; Evaluating a Program When the Rule of Assignment Is Less Clear The Difference-in-Differences MethodHow Is the Difference-in-Differences Method Helpful?; The "Equal Trends" Assumption in Difference-in-Differences; Limitations of the Difference-in-Differences Method; Checklist: Difference-in-Differences; Chapter 8. Matching; Constructing an Artificial Comparison Group; Propensity Score Matching; Combining Matching with Other Methods; Limitations of the Matching Method; Checklist: Matching; Chapter 9. Addressing Methodological Challenges; Heterogeneous Treatment Effects; Unintended Behavioral Effects; Imperfect Compliance; Spillovers; Attrition Timing and Persistence of EffectsChapter 10. Evaluating Multifaceted Programs; Evaluating Programs That Combine Several Treatment Options; Evaluating Programs with Varying Treatment Levels; Evaluating Multiple Interventions; PART THREE. HOW TO IMPLEMENT AN IMPACT EVALUATION; Chapter 11. Choosing an Impact Evaluation Method; Determining Which Method to Use for a Given Program; How a Program's Rules of Operation Can Help Choose an Impact Evaluation Method; A Comparison of Impact Evaluation Methods; Finding the Smallest Feasible Unit of Intervention; Chapter 12. Managing an Impact Evaluation Managing an Evaluation's Team, Time, and Budget |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910953890903321 |
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| Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , 2016 | ||
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Impact evaluation in practice / / Paul J. Gertler [and four others]
| Impact evaluation in practice / / Paul J. Gertler [and four others] |
| Edizione | [Second edition.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, District of Columbia : , : World Bank Group : , : IDB, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (367 p.) |
| Disciplina | 338.91 |
| Soggetto topico |
Economic development projects - Evaluation
Evaluation research (Social action programs) |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 1-4648-0780-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Abbreviations; PART ONE. INTRODUCTION TO IMPACT EVALUATION; Chapter 1. Why Evaluate?; Evidence-Based Policy Making; What Is Impact Evaluation?; Prospective versus Retrospective Impact Evaluation; Efficacy Studies and Effectiveness Studies; Complementary Approaches; Ethical Considerations Regarding Impact Evaluation; Impact Evaluation for Policy Decisions; Deciding Whether to Carry Out an Impact Evaluation; Chapter 2. Preparing for an Evaluation; Initial Steps; Constructing a Theory of Change
Developing a Results ChainSpecifying Evaluation Questions; Selecting Outcome and Performance Indicators; Checklist: Getting Data for Your Indicators; PART TWO. HOW TO EVALUATE; Chapter 3. Causal Inference and Counterfactuals; Causal Inference; The Counterfactual; Two Counterfeit Estimates of the Counterfactual; Chapter 4. Randomized Assignment; Evaluating Programs Based on the Rules of Assignment; Randomized Assignment of Treatment; Checklist: Randomized Assignment; Chapter 5. Instrumental Variables; Evaluating Programs When Not Everyone Complies with Their Assignment Types of Impact EstimatesImperfect Compliance; Randomized Promotion as an Instrumental Variable; Checklist: Randomized Promotion as an Instrumental Variable; Chapter 6. Regression Discontinuity Design; Evaluating Programs That Use an Eligibility Index; Fuzzy Regression Discontinuity Design; Checking the Validity of the Regression Discontinuity Design; Limitations and Interpretation of the Regression Discontinuity Design Method; Checklist: Regression Discontinuity Design; Chapter 7. Difference-in-Differences; Evaluating a Program When the Rule of Assignment Is Less Clear The Difference-in-Differences MethodHow Is the Difference-in-Differences Method Helpful?; The "Equal Trends" Assumption in Difference-in-Differences; Limitations of the Difference-in-Differences Method; Checklist: Difference-in-Differences; Chapter 8. Matching; Constructing an Artificial Comparison Group; Propensity Score Matching; Combining Matching with Other Methods; Limitations of the Matching Method; Checklist: Matching; Chapter 9. Addressing Methodological Challenges; Heterogeneous Treatment Effects; Unintended Behavioral Effects; Imperfect Compliance; Spillovers; Attrition Timing and Persistence of EffectsChapter 10. Evaluating Multifaceted Programs; Evaluating Programs That Combine Several Treatment Options; Evaluating Programs with Varying Treatment Levels; Evaluating Multiple Interventions; PART THREE. HOW TO IMPLEMENT AN IMPACT EVALUATION; Chapter 11. Choosing an Impact Evaluation Method; Determining Which Method to Use for a Given Program; How a Program's Rules of Operation Can Help Choose an Impact Evaluation Method; A Comparison of Impact Evaluation Methods; Finding the Smallest Feasible Unit of Intervention; Chapter 12. Managing an Impact Evaluation Managing an Evaluation's Team, Time, and Budget |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910466102703321 |
| Washington, District of Columbia : , : World Bank Group : , : IDB, , 2016 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Impact evaluation in practice [[electronic resource] /] / Paul J. Gertler ... [et al.]
| Impact evaluation in practice [[electronic resource] /] / Paul J. Gertler ... [et al.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : World Bank, c2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (266 p.) |
| Disciplina | 338.90072 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | GertlerPaul <1955-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Economic development projects - Evaluation
Evaluation research (Social action programs) |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-283-01627-3
9786613016270 0-8213-8593-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | pt. 1. Introduction to impact evaluation -- pt. 2. How to evaluate -- pt. 3. How to implement and impact evaluation. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910460080903321 |
| Washington, D.C., : World Bank, c2011 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Impact evaluation in practice / / Paul J. Gertler ... [and others]
| Impact evaluation in practice / / Paul J. Gertler ... [and others] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , c2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | xvi, 244 pages : illustrations ; ; 24 cm |
| Disciplina | 338.90072 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | GertlerPaul <1955-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Economic development projects - Evaluation
Evaluation research (Social action programs) |
| ISBN |
1-283-01627-3
9786613016270 0-8213-8593-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | pt. 1. Introduction to impact evaluation -- pt. 2. How to evaluate -- pt. 3. How to implement and impact evaluation. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910789837003321 |
| Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , c2011 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Impact evaluation in practice / / Paul J. Gertler ... [and others]
| Impact evaluation in practice / / Paul J. Gertler ... [and others] |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , c2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | xvi, 244 pages : illustrations ; ; 24 cm |
| Disciplina | 338.90072 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | GertlerPaul <1955-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Economic development projects - Evaluation
Evaluation research (Social action programs) |
| ISBN |
9786613016270
9781283016278 1283016273 9780821385937 0821385933 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | pt. 1. Introduction to impact evaluation -- pt. 2. How to evaluate -- pt. 3. How to implement and impact evaluation. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910962328303321 |
| Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , c2011 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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