Class 19: Regression Discontinuity Part I

We’ll begin implementing an RD with simulated data. We’ll discuss the basics of the RD identification strategy, its implementation, and some details including bin and bandwidth selection.

Objectives

• Describe the intuition underlying the RD identification strategy
• Implement an RD strategy with simulated data
• Explain optimal bandwidth and bin width selection

Activities

• Clone the Medicare Advantage repository (if you haven’t already) and begin working with data
• Implement RD design with simulated data in R