Causal Inference for Spatial Treatments

• Published in: IDEAS Working Paper Series from RePEc
• Main Author: Pollmann, Michael
• Format: Paper
• Language: English
• Published: St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 01.01.2020

I propose a framework, estimators, and inference procedures for the analysis of causal effects in a setting with spatial treatments. Many events and policies (treatments), such as opening of businesses, building of hospitals, and sources of pollution, occur at specific spatial locations, with resear...