Causal-correlational?

[guneet robin]

Hi, I have a setup where (panel data over 7 years) N brands are treated and M are not (1 or 0). Whether treatment leads to impact (y variable) can be checked through various methods in my setup (DiD, SynDiD, etc.). However, treated brands (N) are also rated by a third party (on a 1-10 scale). How do I estimate the causal impact of rating on y? What models can be used for causal rating effect?

[George Ford]

Are N brands treated at the same time? Are they always treated or does the treatment occur within the 7 years?