The SISTER method: Mechanics and debate

Survey-based Imputation of Synthetic Traits used as Exogenous Regressors

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In a 2015 ASR article, I introduced SISTER, a new method to estimate the causal effects of culture using migrant populations.  In a critical comment, Chou raises significant concerns about SISTER and concludes that the method is flawed. In a subsequent reply I contend that Chou’s conclusion is incorrect because it is based on a mischaracterization of the methods’ identification assumptions. Here you can download my original article, Chou's comment and my reply, together with supplementary material.

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My 2015 ASR article       Chou's 2016 comment    My reply to Chou     A 10m clip on my ASR article (en Español)

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