(Requires Appendix Material)Discuss How the Differences-In-Differences Estimator Can Be Extended

question 46

Essay

(Requires Appendix material)Discuss how the differences-in-differences estimator can be extended to multiple time periods. In particular, assume that there are n individuals and T time periods. What do the individual and time effects control for?

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