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Recent researches in econometrics and statistics have gained considerable insights into the use of instrumental variables (IVs) for causal inference. A basic idea is that IVs serve as an experimental ...
In the article that accompanies this editorial, Lu et al 5 conducted a systematic review on the use of instrumental variable (IV) methods in oncology comparative effectiveness research. The main ...
This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Instrumental variables (IVs) are useful for estimating causal effects in the presence of unmeasured confounding. IV methods are well developed ...