Paul Jacobs examines ways in which statistics can be used to over- or underrate both baseball players and mutual funds.
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Protecting Unemployed Lawyers In NYC
A ban on discrimination against unemployed applicants puts a target on employers’ backs, but means plenty of work for lawyers.
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Penny Wise, Euro Foolish
The eurozone undermined its own banking system in order to squeeze a few pennies out of bank depositors in Cyprus.
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Top Scholars Should Avoid Schools That ‘Displace’ Scholarships
Some colleges reduce aid to students who win outside scholarships. Award issuers and top students should look at other campuses.
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Keep The Knife Ban; Dump TSA’s Chief
TSA chief John Pistole has his “Brownie” moment, stubbornly holding to a policy change that endangers the flying public.
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Is There A Right To Hold A Public Office?
In Georgia, deposed school officials claim property rights in their jobs. This turns the concept of public service upside down.
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How Well Does Working From Home Work?
Does employee telecommuting help or hurt a business? It varies, and it is impossible to know from the outside.
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Hope Versus History Following A Strongman’s Death
We can hope for democratic and economic reform in Venezuela after Chavez’s death, but history gives us little reason to expect it.
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Shomari Hearn in The Street
Shomari Hearn reviews prudent steps taxpayers can take to reduce future taxes.
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California Bill Brings Online College One Step Closer
A California bill would let students take required online courses when on-campus versions are full. It’s a useful step forward.
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