Plausibly Exogenous [1868] - Research Funding (03/15/2025)

LHS Variable
Quantity and quality of scientific research

RHS Variable
Performance-based research funding

Source of Exogenous Variation
Introduction of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) in the UK

- Banal-Estanol et al. (2023), “Performance-based research funding: Evidence from the largest natural experiment worldwide”