The Tyranny of Metrics - Measure Your Way to Misery

The superior man uses his superior judgement to look superior on all the metrics. 

The Tyranny of Metrics

By: Jerry Z. Muller Published: 2019 248 Pages

Briefly, what is this book about?

The distorting effects of an over-reliance on metrics particularly when it comes to creating incentives.

What's the author's angle?

Muller was frustrated by the numerous metrics being imposed upon him in academia, frustrated enough to write a book about it.

Who should read this book?

If you’re in an environment where you feel like metrics are being overused and abused, this book can help you identify how that’s happening, and what you might be able to do about it. 

Specific thoughts: Bad metrics are everywhere, why isn’t this problem better known?