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CausalForestDML() with parameter "discrete_treatment = False" Indicates Riesz Representers Running at Backstage?

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Hi,

Im new to the DML framework and EconML package.

When I use CausalForestDML() and have "discrete_treatment = False", does it have Riesz Representers running in the back? Gemini told me its not but want to verify with you guys.

If not, any suggestion if I can use any other package to enable Riesz Representers with CausalForestDML()? or EconML solves the high regularization bias at the backend in another way that works.

Thank you very much!

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Start with the EconML CausalForestDML documentation and the behavior associated with the discrete_treatment parameter. Check how Riesz representers and regularization bias are described, then provide a clear explanation of whether this configuration supports them or identify the relevant alternative. No files or tests are named in the issue.

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python
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machine-learning
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