Causal inference is the study of finding cause-and-effect relationships through observational data. It’s currently one of my favorite topics, and I write about it to share my passion with others.
Many parents, fencers, and coaches have expressed frustration on social media that East Coast North American Cups (NACs) are problematic for West Coast fencers. Morning events on the East Coast translate to 5:00 AM on West Coast time, and fencers often have to wake up 1-2 hours earlier than their… Read More »Surprise! East Coast NACs Do Not Harm Performance
Have you ever wondered if a policy change actually has the intended effect? A few months ago, I stumbled upon a paper by Meehan & Stephenson (2024) that examined the effects of the name change of the Washington Bullets to the Wizards in 1997. The team owner worried that the… Read More »Synthetic Controls: A Powerful Way To Measure Policy Impact