The Potential of Administrative Microdata for Better Policy-Making in Europe
Open Access
- 3 October 2018
- book chapter
- Published by Springer Nature
- p. 333-346
Abstract
This chapter discusses the potential of systematic use of administrative microdata in policy research in Europe. It argues that their systematic and organised use can lead to substantial improvements in regulation and public investments, provided that some challenges are properly addressed.Keywords
Funding Information
- European Commission
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