tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22031270.post115133003417575340..comments2023-11-03T19:05:08.512+11:00Comments on Harry Clarke: Got a minute?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22031270.post-1151383567130386732006-06-27T14:46:00.000+10:002006-06-27T14:46:00.000+10:00patrick, thanks for the Slate link.Slate makes one...patrick, thanks for the Slate link.<BR/><BR/><B>Slate</B> makes one claim (it is an interesting argument) and <B>NewScientist</B> reports another. The precise size is immaterial to the argument - the cost <I> however it is measured </I> is large. <BR/><BR/>Your general point is correct. Statements like "The cost to the economy is X" are invariably misleading as I found recently when checking the costs of alcohol abuse.hchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13799594181016858701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22031270.post-1151381787321514032006-06-27T14:16:00.000+10:002006-06-27T14:16:00.000+10:00Sorry, all those deletes are me, something is scre...Sorry, all those deletes are me, something is screwing up my postings, leaving the preview fine, but the post wierd.<BR/><BR/>What I was saying is those figures are <A HREF="http://www.slate.com/id/2138123" REL="nofollow">rubbish</A>, and shame on you, a real economist, for touting them.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02193373130989081124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22031270.post-1151359743774766702006-06-27T08:09:00.000+10:002006-06-27T08:09:00.000+10:00Harry keep up the good work I enjoy reading your p...Harry keep up the good work I enjoy reading your postings. <BR/><BR/>I get annoyed when students knock on my door and ask: "Are you busy?" The implication is that I must spend a lot of my time in the office reading the paper or playing computer games! So for students who need to see me on a regular basis I have them trained to ask: "Can I interrupt you?". Now there is recognition of how busy you can be and I'm in a position to say no and suggest a more convenient time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com