Required Reading
We will cover Regression Discontinuity Designs (RDD).
- Huntington-Klain, N. 2025. The Effect: An Introduction to Research Design and Causality, 2nd Edition. Chapter 20: Regression Discontinuity
Useful Stata Resources for RDD
Here are some helpful, accessible resources for learning how to implement Regression Discontinuity in Stata:
- Video Tutorial: Regression Discontinuity Design in Stata (A practical walkthrough of basic RDD estimation and plotting).
- UCLA IDRE Stata FAQ: How can I do a regression discontinuity analysis in Stata? (A clear step-by-step written guide).
- World Bank DIME Wiki: Regression Discontinuity Design (Includes concept overview and Stata implementation tips).
Supplementary Reading
- Garg, T. 2021. “Ecosystems and Human Health: The Local Benefits of Forest Cover in Indonesia.” Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, 54: 101365. The exercises this week use replication data from this paper, which studies how rural road construction in India affects agricultural burning and air pollution using a fuzzy RDD.