What We Miss By Missing Data: Aid Effectiveness Revisited

B-Tier
Journal: World Development
Year: 2016
Volume: 78
Issue: C
Pages: 554-571

Authors (2)

Breitwieser, Anja (not in RePEc) Wick, Katharina (Universität Wien)

Score contribution per author:

1.005 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Missing data is an issue in many empirical applications, as it may entail efficiency losses as well as biased results. We address these problems within the literature that investigates the effect of foreign aid on welfare. Using multiple imputation techniques to account for the missing data, we find lower aid effectiveness. In addition, imputation allows for comparison of different welfare indicators within the same framework. We find that the respective indicator choice can matter for the ensuing results.

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RePEc Handle
repec:eee:wdevel:v:78:y:2016:i:c:p:554-571
Journal Field
Development
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-29