What Is One of the Limitations of Using RD Models

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is one of the limitations of using RD models in order to help make/shape policy decisions?

• A) The treatment effect may not be generalizable.
• B) The cost of running and setting up an experiment to run an RD model can be prohibitively expensive.
• C) Different assignment variables (and corresponding cutoff) can show treatment effects, difficult to tell which assignment variable is accurate.
• D) Policymakers are much more comfortable randomly assigning treatment status than assigning treatment based on some assignment variable such as a test score or needs index.

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