The Tyranny of Numbers:: Mismeasurement and Misrule - Paperback

by Nicholas Eberstadt (Author)

This book examines the facts and figures that have led to government measures that have been unhelpful or injurious to their intended beneficiaries.

Back Jacket

'This book belies its title. By his own example, Nicholas Eberstadt proves that statistics need not lie or obscure. They can illuminate subtleties, expose falsehood, and focus attention on real problems instead of distractions. Along the way, Eberstadt also demonstrates one of the best-kept secrets of social science: the better the statistician, the easier the reading.'- Charles Murray, author of The Bell Curve

Author Biography

Nicholas Eberstadt is the Harry Wendt Scholar in Political Economy at AEI.