By: Paul Ormerod

Paul Ormerod is an economist at Volterra Partners LLP, author and an Honorary Professor at the Alliance Business School at the University of Manchester

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From Covid deaths to Usain Bolt: statistics are never black and white

August 18, 2021

Who is the greatest 100 metre male runner of all time? The answer seems obvious, even if you lack sporting common knowledge, it is only a quick Google search away. Usain Bolt’s time of 9.58 seconds is unchallenged. Both Tyson Gaye and Yohan Blake are quite away behind with records of 9.69. This year’s Olympic [...]
The influencer economy: online ranking systems are a purveyor of inequality

August 13, 2021

To the victor the spoils. This well-known phrase might be thought to relate to the recent Olympics. Except that it is not a really accurate description of the Games themselves. True, the gold medallist gains more kudos than the silver or bronze. But at future athletics meets, for example, all three can expect an increase [...]

Europe or US: Which sports league system will come out on top?

Cricket’s biggest problem isn’t the format, it’s the marketers

BMW i7 review: Flagship luxury saloon suits being electric

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