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Give Politicians a Raise, Smuggle Smartphones into School, and go Full Donk! Cautionary Questions with Risky Business

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Poker, Game Theory, and Data Insights

This chapter explores the interplay between competitive poker and decision-making, linking game theory principles to everyday choices. The hosts share humorous anecdotes about podcasting during the World Series of Poker and engage with listener questions about the complexities of gameplay and strategic interactions. Additionally, they critically analyze the importance of data quality in public sectors, highlighting concerns about governmental approaches to data utilization.

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