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Randomised controlled trials: Lessons for policy

Randomised controlled trials create comparable groups which are subject to different treatments. The results of the trial allow us to understand the impact of a particular intervention. In this video, Esther Duflo discusses how randomised controlled trials can be used to inform policymakers. Experimenting with policies under different contexts could help build more effective policies, especially in developing countries. This video was recorded in March 2016 during the Royal Economic Society’s Annual Conference held at the University of Sussex.