The Data Detective: Tim Harford, "The Undercover Economist" (Financial Times columnist and the author of “How To Make The World Add Up” / “The Data Detective”)(Ep. 54)

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Written By Taylor Bledsoe

Data and statistics are regularly trotted out by people trying to persuade reluctant audiences. However, sometimes, this data can be misleading depending on the context of its use. On the other hand, we frequently misinterpret data and statistics depending on our past beliefs on a topic. Tim Harford, known as the "Undercover Economist," is a Financial Times columnist, BBC broadcaster, and the author of nine books (most recently “How To Make The World Add Up” / “The Data Detective”) and the host of the podcast “Cautionary Tales.” Today, he discusses how to read statics and data with a critical eye. He explains how to examine the numbers and the intent behind them in order to observe a full picture of the world.

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