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How are propensity scores different from adding covariates in a regression, and when are they preferred to the latter?

I admit I'm relatively new to propensity scores and causal analysis. One thing that's not obvious to me as a newcomer is how the "balancing" using propensity scores is mathematically different from ...
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From a statistical perspective, can one infer causality using propensity scores with an observational study?

Question: From the standpoint of statistician (or a practitioner), can one infer causality using propensity scores with an observational study (not an experiment)? Please, do not want to start a ...