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Correlation versus causation in a single graph

posted to Chris Blattman on Fri 24th May 13

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Yes, there is a hit sci fi/fantasy book series about development economics and politics

posted to Chris Blattman on Fri 24th May 13

I’m not sure how I missed this.It’s called The Merchant Princes series, by author Charles Stross. He’s been nominated for the Hugo 12 times and won it twice.The short story: there are parallel Americas/earths, which differ from our own after
The secret to immortality: Be a lobster, avoid bisque

posted to Chris Blattman on Fri 24th May 13

As best scientists can tell, lobsters age so gracefully they show no measurable signs of aging: no loss of appetite, no change in metabolism, no loss of reproductive urge or ability, no decline in strength or health. Lobsters, when they die, seem to die from

Sentences to ponder

posted to Chris Blattman on Sat 8th May 10

At any time, an estimated 10 million people are traveling across China by train.From FP Passport.
Smarter women consume more alcohol

posted to Chris Blattman on Wed 7th Apr 10

The Gothamist reports a new study:The researchers found that women who went to university consume more alcohol than their less-educated counterpartsand they are twice as likely to drink on a daily basis. In fact, this can all be predicted at an early agethe
Links I liked

posted to Chris Blattman on Fri 19th Feb 10

1. Would Africa be wealthier if it were rainier?2. All the flights on one site3. Go see this movie4. Economics of marijuana markets

A sentence to ponder

posted to Free Market Mojo on Sat 15th May 10

At any time, an estimated 10 million people are traveling across China by train.From FP Passport (via Chris Blattman)
A sentence to ponder

posted to Free Market Mojo on Sat 15th May 10

At any time, an estimated 10 million people are traveling across China by train.From FP Passport (via Chris Blattman)
Smarter women consume more alcohol

posted to Free Market Mojo on Thu 8th Apr 10

The Gothamist reports a new study (via Chris Blattman):The researchers found that women who went to university consume more alcohol than their less-educated counterpartsand they are twice as likely to drink on a daily basis. In fact, this can all be predicted