When Should a Soccer Manager Insert His Subs?
Nifty article in today’s Journal about a nifty study by Bret Myers of Villanova: “The pace and flow of soccer generally make it difficult for managers to affect the outcome of a match once it begins. Since soccer has almost no stoppages for coaches to draw on clipboards or strategize with their players, a manager’s most critical in-game decision may be choosing when to utilize their three substitutions.” Read More »
Painful Lessons
The nation is facing pain on many fronts — financial, governmental, personal. So what do we know about how to deal with it, sell it and forget it? We’ll ask a doctor, a hockey player and a governor for their tips. Read More »
How Can Economics Improve a Marriage? Ask the Authors of Spousonomics
Paula Szuchman and Jenny Anderson, a pair of journalists, are co-authors of the new book Spousonomics: Using Economics to Master Love, Marriage, and Dirty Dishes. It sorts out optimal strategies for household chores (it’s all about comparative advantage), paying the bills on time (find the right incentive!), and the “too-big-to-fail marriage.” Read More »
Why Is the German Economy Cranking?
What’s behind Germany’s economic success? It’s not a wirtschaftswunder; The Economist explains. Read More »
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