Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0
Series: Tinbergen Institute Discussion Papers
Creation-Date: 2002-04-25
Number: 02-041/3
Author-Name: Raymond J.G.M. Florax
Author-Email: rflorax@typhoon.sdsu.edu
Author-Workplace-Name: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Author-Name: Henri L.F. de Groot
Author-Email: hgroot@feweb.vu.nl
Author-Workplace-Name: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Author-Name: Ruud A. de Mooij
Author-Email: demooij@few.eur.nl
Author-Workplace-Name: Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Title: Meta-analysis: A Tool for Upgrading Inputs of Macroeconomic Policy Models
Abstract: Meta-analysis is a research method to synthesise previously obtained researchresults. It is best seen as a statistical approach towards reviewing and summarising theliterature. This paper aims to introduce and critically review the research method ofmeta-analysis and to illustrate its potential use in applied economic policy analysis.Special attention will be paid to the possibilities for value transfer and thepossibilities to improve the calibration of existing macroeconomic policy models.
Classification-JEL: B40; C80
Keywords: meta-analysis; value transfer; research synthesis
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