The average American citizen, contrary to myth, is neither very angry, nor very far to the left or the right, nor inclined to treat anyone with different opinions as a mortal enemy...
with Bruce Bueno de Mesquitavia New York Times Book Review
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Bueno de Mesquita is the author of a fascinating new book called “The Predictioneer’s Game,” describing his efforts to use game theory to model human behavior, divine the future and improve incentive systems. . . .
Argentina’s poor economic performance during the 20th century reflects, in part, political instability and the mistaken policies of dictatorial regimes...
According to an ongoing San Jose Mercury News investigation, San Jose area police charge people for resisting arrest at much higher rates than police in other major California cities...
There must be a self-satisfied smirk on the face of the executives at big pharmaceutical companies as they watch congressional Democrats attempt to punish health insurance plans for having the nerve to raise questions about the consequences of current health reform proposals...
