The following were the results from the polls during this book launch event. How do they compare with earlier launch …
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A question for Lant: Do your data and argument mean that the degree of income inequality is the same in …
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Given Lant’s arguments, are most international relief and development organizations (from Save the Children, World Vision, CARE International, etc.) “kinky” …
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What are your perspectives on the following statement? “The historical four-fold transformation of countries as paradigm of development is just …
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And what can you say about the cost of RCTs and their application in such countries compared to “developed” countries, …
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How appropriate is the use of RCTs in the context of LICs (or LMICs), given the practical challenges that accompany …
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Considering the actual experiences in the world, did RCTs (in social policy, not clinical trials) contribute in any respect to …
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What did you find about how suitable RCTs are for emergency situations? Are there ethical and human rights considerations particular …
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How many RCT studies did the authors analyse to inform their findings and conclusions? Editors: Hundreds. Each of the 12 …
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Why was EVALUATION not included as a discipline debating RCTs? Moderator note: This question was posed in response to the …