Tag Archives: statistics

LDP press release #1

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Jarrah

I hope all my readers consider voting for the Liberal Democrats in a few weeks, at least in the Senate where we can do a lot of good. I will be posting the LDP’s press releases here because I’m fairly … Continue reading →

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What’s that about simplistic neoclassical models again?

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Jarrah

Almost any statistic coming out of China can boggle the mind. In such a huge place, undergoing such rapid change, the sheer numbers in any area of inquiry are almost incredible. Especially to someone from the tiny peripheral nation that … Continue reading →

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Spoilt sports

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Jarrah

Sport. Despite Australia’s rise up the obesity rankings, it holds an important place in our culture and identity. One may quibble that nowadays our self-image of a super-sporty nation is becoming apocryphal, but it’s still a strong belief. It’s not … Continue reading →

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A quick giggle

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Jarrah

Many thanks to xkcd.com – you brighten my day.

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Who Gets What? Part 2

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Jarrah

For background, see Part 1.

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Who Gets What? Part 1

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Jarrah

I recently finished reading Who Gets What? Analysing economic inequality in Australia by Frank Stilwell and Kirrily Jordan, a present from my mother. It took me ages, partially because I was reading other things, and also because I kept getting … Continue reading →

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Yay!

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Jarrah

After being in a slump in recent days after not getting a uni offer in the early round, and for the first time starting to worry that I won’t get an offer at all, today I received something to bolster … Continue reading →

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Reefer madness

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Jarrah

I shouldn’t be surprised anymore when it comes to the intellectual vacuity of Miranda Devine, but her latest column is yet again replete with ignorance and shoddy logic. I know, I know, I shouldn’t read her stuff. It just makes … Continue reading →

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