Denominators matter! A (willful) misunderstanding of fraud statistics at the Social Security Office by DOGE ... from "40% of fraud originates from calls..." to "40% of calls are fraud..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/u...
Targeting aid after earthquakes
Existing disaster aid programs focus on property owners experiencing physical damage. Evidence from Nepal shows a broader & less targeted approach can be easier to implement & better for welfare.
@mdgordo.bsky.social, Hashida & Fenichel: voxdev.org/topic/social...
📆 Why are the rich failing the poor on climate change?
Join us on MAR 31 as @nytimes.com reporter Max Bearak explores how governments and private sector leaders have fallen short, deepening global inequalities in climate resilience.
💻 Info & registration: cutt.ly/Bearak
