2 papers
econ.EM2026
When is statistical evidence strong enough? Using hypothesis tests to value data collection
Aristotelis Epanomeritakis, Davide Viviano
We recast statistical significance as a choice between making an immediate policy recommendation and deferring it until further evidence is collected. We show that the welfare-opti…
econ.EM2025
Learning What to Learn: Experimental Design when Combining Experimental with Observational Evidence
Aristotelis Epanomeritakis, Davide Viviano
Experiments deliver credible treatment-effect estimates but, because they are costly, are often restricted to specific sites, small populations, or particular mechanisms. A common…