The Treatment Effect on a Summary Index: Interpretation, Inference, and Efficiency

This seminar explores the practice of combining multiple outcomes into a summary index to estimate causal effects. The discussion highlights potential challenges in interpreting these estimates, particularly when complex weighting schemes and missing data are involved.

Attendees will gain insights into correct inference methods, the impact of weighting variability, and best practices for applied research using summary indices. The session is designed to help researchers and readers better understand and interpret results from studies using these econometric procedures.