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17/04/2009

Tim Harford investigates the numbers behind the drug legalisation debate.

Fertility Figures - Credit Crunch Maths - Statistical Significance - Recession

Tim Harford asks how do you make statistics useful to those seeking IVF treatment?

Politics Special

Tim Harford by politicians to discuss the use and abuse of numbers in politics.

Sex Workers - Babylonian Numbers - Credit Crunch Maths: Journalism

Tim Harford explores how many prostitutes in the UK are controlled by drug dealers?

Forecasting the Future - More Credit Crunch Maths- Lake Wobegon Effect - Average Wage

Tim Harford questions the ability of professional forecasters at predicting the future.

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