This text investigates the identification and estimation of causal parameters using three primary econometric methods: matching, regression discontinuity, and difference in differences. Myoung-jae Lee, an expert in econometrics, provides a rigorous framework that bridges the gap between theoretical statistical concepts and practical implementation in applied social science research. By focusing on the mechanics of identification, the book equips researchers to select and apply appropriate models to observational data.

Experts and practitioners regard this work as a highly practical resource for applied economists and social scientists seeking to implement causal inference models. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which serves as a bridge between abstract econometric theory and applied empirical research.