RCTs in the long run [1]

Randomised controlled trials have taught development economists a lot about the short-run effects of interventions. But a generation after some of the most exciting trials, we know surpisingly little about their long-run effects. Ted Miguel discusses what we have learnt about long-run impact, and suggests which RCTs might be ready for another look and how we might go about this.

Editors' note: This interview first appeared on VoxEU [2].

Standfirst: 
RCTs have revolutionised development policy, but do the interventions that work in the short run have a benefit 10 or 20 years later?
Interviewee: 
edwardmiguel0 [3]
Date Published: 
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Tags: 
randomised controlled trials [4]
RCTs [5]
Development policy [6]
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Topic: 
Methods & Measurement [7]
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