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McCloskey and Ziliak vs. Hoover and Siegler, from the (very welcome, long overdue…) statistician’s perspective. Gelman has extremely interesting points and I agree with most of them, except that I think (and he partially admits…) he does not know much (euphemism…) about the rational addiction & co literature, so let us leave that point out, shall we (in any case it is not related to the matter at hand)…
Category: fun
This is a Great week
… and not only because 6 (six) of the emails I so far received within the last three days (out of a few dozen, true…) simply stated “Great!”. One word, one line, nothing more, nothing less. → Read more
(Many) Econlinks
Econlinks
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A month-old, well done portrait of Ben Bernanke in the NewYorker, on the background of the financial crisis, in both white and black shades, and…in light-tan socks :-).
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Intercontinental flights are also occasions to watch on-the-watch!-list
Alcatraz online
You are entitled to food, clothing, shelter, and medical attention. Anything else you get is a privilege.
Number 5, Alcatraz Prison Rules and Regulations, 1934
PS. I have the great privilege of free wireless internet. → Read more