Simpson’s Paradox and U.S. Education
Thanks to Iowahawk for this example. Let’s begin by defining Simpson’s Paradox. Then we can see how it applies to U.S. education. Continue Reading →
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Corey A. DeAngelis Sends Me Into a Deep Dive on Education
Corey A. DeAngelis: The government school system has become more of a jobs program for adults than an education initiative for kids. Continue Reading →
January Inflation
The January inflation report was hailed by many. I don’t know how anyone can look at this positively. The CPI increased 0.5%, 5.75% annually. Continue Reading →
Six More Victims of California’s $20 Minimum Wage
Shake Shack is a nationwide chain of fast-food restaurants. They have added six more victims of California’s $20 minimum wage. Continue Reading →
Save the Fed
The Fed may be in danger. The Federalist: “Democrats Will Gladly Trash The Economy To Put A DEI Hire On The Fed ,,, .” Let’s save the Fed. Continue Reading →
NIH Press Release Written by Idiots
That 50% figure only applies to acute respiratory distress syndrome patients, a not all COVID patients. NIH press release written by idiots. Continue Reading →
The CDC and Anthony Fauci Try to Rewrite COVID-19 History
But the esteemed @KelleyKga (Twitter) put together a history of CDC and other official statements about the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines. Continue Reading →
The Very Best People at the Fed
Click the chimp! (Jerome Powell is chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.) Only the very best people at the Fed! Continue Reading →
Volcanos, Weather, and the Economy
I think volcanos gave California rain and cold weather. But — as Dr. McCoy would say — “Dammit, Jim, I’m an economist not a meteorologist.” Continue Reading →