Meta-analysis: A Tool for Upgrading Inputs of Macroeconomic Policy Models

Meta-analysis is a research method to synthesise previously obtained researchresults. It is best seen as a statistical approach towards reviewing and summarising theliterature. This paper aims to introduce and critically review the research method ofmeta-analysis and to illustrate its potential use in applied economic policy analysis.Special attention will be paid to the possibilities for value transfer and thepossibilities to improve the calibration of existing macroeconomic policy models.

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Year of publication:	2002
Authors:	Florax, Raymond J.G.M. ; de Groot, Henri L.F. ; de Mooij, Ruud A.
Publisher:	Amsterdam and Rotterdam : Tinbergen Institute
Subject:	Wirtschaftsforschung \| Makroökonomik \| Wissenschaftliche Methode \| Theorie \| Meta-Analyse \| meta-analysis \| value transfer \| research synthesis

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Series:	Tinbergen Institute Discussion Paper ; 02-041/3
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	834713098 [GVK] hdl:10419/85879 [Handle] RePEc:dgr:uvatin:20020041 [RePEc]
Classification:	B40 - Economic Methodology. General ; C80 - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs. General
Source:	EconStor

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