Join the College of Business of Public Policy Thursday, March 9 at 6 p.m. at the Writer's Block Cafe for Economics After Hours. We live in a data-driven world filled with people who are bad at interpreting data. We often confuse correlations with causations, reverse causality with causality and anecdotal evidence with evidence. This causes people to act in strange and inefficient ways. Luckily, there is a simple tool that allows social-scientists to see through the fog of complex data: experimentation through randomization.

Alex James, UAA associate professor of economics will host this presentation and discussion, discussing some common errors people make and use examples to highlight the power of experimentation with applications in health care, charitable giving, criminal justice and beyond. 

We look forward to seeing you this Thursday at the Writer's Block Cafe (3956 Spenard Road) for lively discussion, light refreshments and a cash bar.

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