Berfin KaramanPaving the road for RCTs in the future?Even though RCTs in international development are getting more attention, there is still a need for improvement. One of the main themes…Mar 30, 2021Mar 30, 2021
Berfin KaramanDoes intervention have to cost a lot?Another general misconception when it comes to RCT design, it is often believed that RCTs are only suitable for expensive interventions…Mar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021
Berfin KaramanHow to “hack” the sample size requirements (statistical power of RCTs)?As we discussed in the previous chapter, collecting the data can be challenging due to financial, ethical, or time-related reasons. In…Mar 23, 2021Mar 23, 2021
Berfin KaramanWhat Can Development Economists Learn From Business?What can development economists learn from business?Mar 22, 2021Mar 22, 2021
Berfin KaramanPhone Surveys for Randomized ExperimentsDuring the interviews, the common concerns raised regarding budget were related to the cost of data collection and expert time. Therefore…Mar 21, 2021Mar 21, 2021