Abstract
This chapter theoretically discusses various approaches to ex-ante evaluation of regional development policies. A particular focus on the concept of “transportability” is presented and applied to meta-analysis, quasi-experimental methods and structural models.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.
Buying options
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Learn about institutional subscriptionsReferences
Barca F (2009) An agenda for a reformed cohesion policy. Independent report, European Commission
Card NA (2012) Applied meta-analysis for social science research. The Guilford Press, New York
Holtz VJ, Imbens GW, Mortimer JH (2005) Predicting the efficacy of future training programs using past experiences at other locations. J Econometrics 125:241–270
Lise J, Seitz S, Smith JA (2003) Equilibrium policy experiments and the evaluation of social program. IZA, DP n 758
Pearl J (2001) Causality, reasoning, inference. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Todd PE, Wolpin KI (2008) Ex ante evaluation of social program. University of Pennsylvania, Mimeo
Todd PE, Wolpin K (2010) Structural estimation and policy evaluation in developing countries. Annu Rev Econ 2:21–50
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Corresponding author
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2014 The Author(s)
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Percoco, M. (2014). Methods for Ex Ante Evaluation. In: Regional Perspectives on Policy Evaluation. SpringerBriefs in Regional Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09519-6_6
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09519-6_6
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer, Cham
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-09518-9
Online ISBN: 978-3-319-09519-6
eBook Packages: Business and EconomicsEconomics and Finance (R0)