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Choose the Right Policy Evaluation Method
A ministry wants to know which of two housing support models is most cost-effective for improving the same outcome. What is the best evaluation choice?
Difficulty: EasyA pilot cannot be randomized, but the agency has strong administrative data and can build a credible counterfactual. Which approach is the best fit?
Difficulty: MediumOfficials are deciding whether to withhold a new service from some people. There is genuine uncertainty about effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. What does the OECD source suggest?
Difficulty: MediumA department is asking whether a programme is being delivered as intended, not whether it caused better outcomes. Which evaluation is most appropriate?
Difficulty: HardA pilot produced disappointing results, and the team needs to know whether to discontinue it or redesign it. What approach best matches the OECD source?
Difficulty: HardA ministry has fragmented administrative systems and privacy approvals that make access slow, and the team is also short on staff who can assess trial quality. What should it conclude?
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