A debate on Free exchange has centred around the use of Economics 101 models, and a related threads at Jane Galt and Ezra Klein centre around the use of anecdote versus data.
The two are clearly connected. If the point in question can be iluminated by a simple model. An anecdote can crystallize it further.
A case […]
Who wants to liver forever?
Tim Worstall is irate because the Government appears to be suggesting that chocolate is sold in smaller sizes to tackle the obesity ‘crisis’.
He said that surveys and food production statistics suggested that total calorie intakes had not increased.
So, err, if calorie intake has not increased, it isn’t increased calorie intake causing the problem. It’s reduced […]
Last night, Newsnight featured a story by Guido Fawkes on bloggers vs Establishment News and included an exchange with Paxo, Michael White of the Guardian, and Guido himself (in an rather hilarious attempt at ‘anonymity’) - update here is the interview.
Guido’s believes that major broadcasters pussy-foot around politicians, in order to retain access and exclusive […]
