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:	2002-04-25
Authors:	Florax, Raymond J.G.M. ; Groot, Henri L.F. de ; Mooij, Ruud A. de
Institutions:	Tinbergen Instituut
Subject:	meta-analysis \| value transfer \| research synthesis

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Tinbergen Institute Discussion Papers.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	The text is part of a series Tinbergen Institute Discussion Papers Number 02-041/3
Classification:	B40 - Economic Methodology. General ; C80 - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs. General
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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