Quantile regression and quantile treatment effect methods are powerful econometric tools for considering economic impacts of events or variables interest beyond the mean. The use allows an examination some independent variable over entire distribution continuous dependent variables. Measurement in many quantitative settings history have as a key input outcome interest. Among other cases, human ...

Abstract Since the early years of 21st century, economists have started to look for historical roots current economic outcomes. In this article, we deal with new approach (called persistence studies), as represented by 75 articles published in ten leading economics journals since 2001. We outline key features (issues, period, geographical area interest, etc.) these and discuss their citational ...