- Regression: it's not just for causality! Spirling & Stewart argue it’s the tool for uncovering the best explanations. Think of it as detective work—solving the mystery of social data, one regression at a time. github.com/ArthurSpirli...
Aug 23, 2024 13:32
- This can be done even with regressions that don't get past the identification police.
- Example from the article: The rise in violent civil conflicts began before the Cold War ended, suggesting the Cold War's conclusion wasn't the cause. Regression can provide insights into historical events, even without clear exogenous variation.
