Which of the following is true of a natural experiment?

A. A natural experiment occurs when some endogenous event changes the environment in which individuals, families, firms, or cities operate.
B. The control group in a natural experiment is randomly chosen.
C. The treatment group in a natural experiment is randomly chosen.
D. Control and treatment groups in a natural experiment arise due to an exogenous event.


Answer: D

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