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CausalSpline

Nonlinear Causal Dose-Response Estimation via Splines

v0.1.0 · Mar 25, 2026 · GPL (>= 3)

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Estimates nonlinear causal dose-response functions for continuous treatments using spline-based methods under standard causal assumptions (unconfoundedness / ignorability). Implements three identification strategies: Inverse Probability Weighting (IPW) via the generalised propensity score (GPS), G-computation (outcome regression), and a doubly-robust combination. Natural cubic splines and B-splines are supported for both the exposure-response curve f(T) and the propensity nuisance model. Pointwise confidence bands are obtained via the sandwich estimator or nonparametric bootstrap. Also provides fragility diagnostics including pointwise curvature-based fragility, uncertainty-normalised fragility, and regional integration over user-defined treatment intervals. Builds on the framework of Hirano and Imbens (2004) <doi:10.1111/j.1468-0262.2004.00481.x> for continuous treatments and extends it to fully nonparametric spline estimation.

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new 0.1.0 Mar 25, 2026