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How to pick a forecasting model
Research reveals a technique for estimating how well models perform under general conditions.
When choosing where to eat, race matters
Some aspects of American life, such as eating out, remain fragmented along racial lines.
Is a fair price the same price for all?
Companies that want to do good might consider personalized pricing.
Did the Paycheck Protection Program work as designed?
Washington University’s John Barrios says that for better or worse, PPP funds were distributed according to the program’s design.
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You should run more experiments
Testing assumptions in the field can avoid costly errors in decision-making.
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More people will buy insurance if you reframe the odds
Viewing the cumulative probability of an event over a longer time span can motivate people to take action.
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How South Korea limited COVID-19 deaths and economic damage
Research analyzes the policy trade-off between public health, economic well-being, and privacy.
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Anuj K. Shah says we’re criminalizing the effects of poverty
The mental strain of poverty increases the risk of making costly mistakes.
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Do both brands benefit from co-branding?
The effects of co-branding are unevenly distributed and difficult to predict.
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Fox News causes viewers to disregard social distancing
Research examines the role of the media in determining how much credence people give to expert advice.