Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vii
4. Reading Options xi
5. List of Examples xv
6. Part I. Randomized Experiments
7. 1. A Randomized Trial 3
8. 2. Structure 16
9. 3. Causal Inference in Randomized Experiments 30
10. 4. Irrationality and Polio 53
11. Part II. Observational Studies
12. 5. Between Observational Studies and Experiments 65
13. 6. Natural Experiments 100
14. 7. Elaborate Theories 118
15. 8. Quasi-experimental Devices 142
16. 9. Sensitivity to Bias 170
17. 10. Design Sensitivity 194
18. 11. Matching Techniques 212
19. 12. Biases from General Dispositions 234
20. 13. Instruments 258
21. 14. Conclusion 279
22. Appendix: Bibliographic Remarks 283
23. Notes 285
24. Glossary: Notation and Technical Terms 345
25. Suggestions for Further Reading 353
26. Acknowledgments 355
27. Index 357