Propensity score matching paper
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The aim of this report is to provide a largely intuitive understanding of the relevance of propensity score matching to evaluation research. It describes the evaluation problem and the array of techniques analysts use to tackle it. It identifies the data requirements for propensity score matching and then outlines the advantages and disadvantages of propensity score matching relative to other evaluation techniques. It also gives practical guidance, both for the implementation of matching estimators identifies and for those commissioning evaluation research.
Outputs
Bryson, A., Dorsett, R. and Purdon, S. (2002) The use of propensity score matching in the evaluation of active labour market policies DWP Working Paper No.4
Funder
Department for Work and Pensions