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…3 min read·Mar 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…7 min read·Mar 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…8 min read·Mar 23, 2021----
Berfin KaramanWhat Can Development Economists Learn From Business?What can development economists learn from business?8 min read·Mar 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…10 min read·Mar 21, 2021----