Using individual and city-level data from Canada, we study how some variables related to globalization, such as immigration, television viewing, borders, and residence history of the individuals, determine cultural assimilation. Results show that actual contact is an important determinant.

This paper analyzes the effects of training quality on the likelihood of treatment completion by estimating dose–response functions via a generalized propensity score. Results show a statistically positive relationship between training quality and treatment completion for youth participants in...

Subjective expectations are fundamental for understanding individual behavior. Yet, little is known about how individuals use new information to formulate and update their subjective expectations. In this study, we exploit data from a multi-treatment field experiment to investigate how...