If you are an analyst or an analytical leader, how do you practice data-driven decision making? One low-cost way is to use prediction markets. They give you a concrete target and a natural feedback mechanism when the market resolves. This tutorial explores that process. There is an open prediction market on polymarket.com based on July … [Read more…]
Last year, 2021, was a shake-up for US labor markets (to say the least). One of the most prominent metrics from the BLS was the number of people quitting and switching jobs (i.e. the Great Resignation). One way to think about it is that in September 2021, ~25% more workers quit their job than in … [Read more…]
Better visibility to performance of the major components of the US supply chain might help companies plan better.
# IntroductionSeveral months ago, Minhaaj Rehman asked me questions on his podcast about a broad range of topics: data science, supply chain, economics (& wealth inequality), as well as the efficiency of the US education system. I have experience with & passion for each, but I am by no means an expert. Imposter syndrome is … [Read more…]