Unobserved time-varying confounders are variables that affect both the treatment and the outcome over time, but are not measured or included in the analysis. These confounders can lead to biased estimates of treatment effects because their influence fluctuates, potentially leading to incorrect conclusions about causal relationships. They are particularly problematic in observational studies where the assumption of parallel trends may be violated.
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