Statistics

Statistical Zombies and other misleading statements often made. Good quick read.

Seminar: Pedro de Araujo

Our next department seminar will be this Friday, Dec 3rd, at 3:30pm in room 230 Wimberly Hall. Pedro de Araujo (Colorado College) will present "Access to Media and HIV Knowledge in India." A copy of the paper will be available soon. Majors and upper division students are invited. I hope to see all of you there on Friday.

QE2 in Cartoon

Will QE2 Work?

For the view of a number of economists on the recent policy announced by the Fed (QE2), see the following from the NY Times. Even supporters are skeptical.
Economix: Will Additional Fed Action Help the Economy?