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Harvard University and the question of why nonprofits get tax exemption
The recent fracas between the Trump administration and Harvard University, over free speech has brought forth many questions to fore. The question of role of institutions of higher ed in our society, the limits of free speech and dissent and the limits of government interference in research efforts. The question of why universities should…
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What is ‘Big data’ and does it tell us anything?
Consider this: almost every important story these days is accompanied by a chart, an info graphic or a detailed econometric analysis that even the creators of the graphic don’t fully understand. It is filled with ‘Big data’, the buzz word these days. So, what is ‘Big data’ and why are we so obsessed with…
