check-methodology

name	check-methodology
description	Deep econometric review of identification strategy, TWFE, and shift-share design
context	fork
agent	causal-inference

Check Methodology

Run a deep causal inference review of the thesis methodology. The optional argument specifies a focus area.

Instructions

1. Read the methodology chapter: thesis/chapters/04_methodology.tex
2. Read the results chapter: thesis/chapters/05_results.tex
3. Read the causal inference rule: .claude/rules/causal-inference.md
4. Perform the full review per the causal-inference agent instructions

Focus Areas (optional argument)

• identification — Focus on parallel trends, exogeneity, and threats
• twfe — Focus on TWFE validity and heterogeneous treatment concerns
• shift-share — Focus on Bartik instrument conditions (BHJ, GPSS)
• inference — Focus on clustering, small-cluster corrections, spatial correlation
• robustness — Focus on sensitivity checks and what additional checks are needed
• No argument — Full comprehensive review

Output

Return the structured review report with priority recommendations.