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Title: Using Randomization in Development Economics Research: A Toolkit

Author(s): Esther Duflo, Rachel Glennerster and Michael Kremer

Publication Date: January 2007

Keyword(s): development, experiments and program evaluation

Programme Area(s): Development Economics

Abstract: This paper is a practical guide (a toolkit) for researchers, students and practitioners wishing to introduce randomization as part of a research design in the field. It first covers the rationale for the use of randomization, as a solution to selection bias and a partial solution to publication biases. Second, it discusses various ways in which randomization can be practically introduced in a field settings. Third, it discusses designs issues such as sample size requirements, stratification, level of randomization and data collection methods. Fourth, it discusses how to analyze data from randomized evaluations when there are departures from the basic framework. It reviews in particular how to handle imperfect compliance and externalities. Finally, it discusses some of the issues involved in drawing general conclusions from randomized evaluations, including the necessary use of theory as a guide when designing evaluations and interpreting results.

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Duflo, E, Glennerster, R and Kremer, M. 2007. 'Using Randomization in Development Economics Research: A Toolkit'. London, Centre for Economic Policy Research. https://cepr.org/active/publications/discussion_papers/dp.php?dpno=6059