Population aggregates from administrative data samples – how good are they?

Abstract

"Researchers regularly use administrative micro-data samples to approximate subgroup aggregates from the full population. In this paper, I argue that the most commonly used method to do this is often not optimal. I outline some alternatives and compare their relative performance in selected cases. I also discuss the efect of statistical disclosure control on the aggregated data and how researchers can reduce bias resulting from censoring." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku, © Springer-Verlag) ((en))

Cite article

Vom Berge, P. (2023): Population aggregates from administrative data samples – how good are they? In: Journal for labour market research, Vol. 57, p. 1-10. DOI:10.1186/s12651-023-00334-x