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All Else Equal: “Disentangling Causation and Correlation” with Guido Imbens

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Causation vs. Correlation in Business

This chapter emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between causation and correlation in business decision-making, particularly in estimating demand and price elasticity. It advocates for controlled experiments to uncover causal relationships and examines historical advancements in econometric methods to enhance business strategies.

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