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The study basically compared neighborhoods that received a Starbucks versus neighborhoods that did not. What if Starbucks decided to open in those neighborhoods
by spencerchubb 2y ago
The study basically compared neighborhoods that received a Starbucks versus neighborhoods that did not. What if Starbucks decided to open in those neighborhoods because of some confounding factor that suggested an increase in economic activity?
- spott 2y ago> We find that, when compared to census tracts that were scheduled to receive a Starbucks but did not do so There still might be a confounders, but they at least tried to control for that.
- vlovich123 2y agoExcept how do we know that the reason they didn’t do so was precisely because of that confounding factor? It’s a neat idea but leaves one wanting for better data
- spencerchubb 2y agoMakes me wonder why Starbucks planned to open there, but didn't... Maybe a weak economy in the area
- doytch 2y agoIIRC (I read this study a few weeks ago), they compared areas where a Starbucks opened; areas where Starbucks planned an expansion but were prevented by things like city planning snafus; and areas where Starbucks opened in non-traditional (eg low income) areas through their partnership with Magic Johnson.