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Pi Day Equation for Politicians: Big Data Helps You Make Better Decisions

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  • Paul Decker

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Pi Day has become a joyous national symbol of the importance of math, science and education. But as much fun as it is, Pi Day also offers an opportunity for serious reflection upon the power of numbers and data—and why they must be embraced by more policymakers in making decisions that affect us today and in the future.

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  • Paul Decker, "undated". "Pi Day Equation for Politicians: Big Data Helps You Make Better Decisions," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 29956457b77047cab7f04bb4f, Mathematica Policy Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:mpr:mprres:29956457b77047cab7f04bb4f8959bf1
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