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Who Could Say No to a “No-Lose Lottery”?

It’s the banking tool that got millions of people around the world to stop wasting money on the lottery. So why won’t state and federal officials in the U.S. give it a chance? Read More »



How Did the Deaths of Four People Cost the U.S. Government $6.5 Billion?

Deaths can be costly — especially to the government if you’re a billionaire. Read More »



The Rational War on Fat

Is it likely that we’ll follow the perfectly rational incentives designed by benevolent governmental guardians to reduce obesity? Fat chance. Read More »



Need Vitamin D Supplements? Depends Which Newspaper You Read

Vitamin D: should we take less or triple that intake? Whatever you do, don’t just read this headline and run with it. Read More »