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Tim Harford explains - and sometimes debunks - the numbers and statistics used in political debate, the news and everyday life.

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Aug 1, 2016 · 9 min
WS More or Less: Odd Socks and Algorithms
How can the techniques of computer science help us in everyday life?
Jul 29, 2016 · 24 min
The Supermarket Effect
Tim Harford returns with Brexit, Trumpton, the Antiques Roadshow and some good news.
Jul 22, 2016 · 9 min
WS More or Less: Ireland’s Shock GDP figures
Does Ireland have the fastest growing economy in the world?
Jul 15, 2016 · 9 min
WS More or Less: Violence, shootings and the police in the US
Tim Harford investigates the numbers surrounding police shootings in the USA.
Jul 8, 2016 · 9 min
WS More or Less: Sleeping: the 8-hour myth
Could having a lie-in lead to an early death?
Jul 1, 2016 · 9 min
Ranking Iceland’s Football Team
Are they the best in the world per capita?
Jun 24, 2016 · 9 min
WS More or Less: Brexit Economics
What will happen to trade and business in the UK after leaving the EU?
Jun 20, 2016 · 9 min
WS More or Less: When Companies Track Your Life
How are companies using our personal data?
Jun 17, 2016 · 11 min
The Referendum by Numbers: Trade
Tim Harford asks if the UK would be better off in or out of the EU when it comes to trade
Jun 16, 2016 · 11 min
The Referendum by Numbers: Regulation
Tim Harford on how much red tape from the EU costs and what might happen if the UK leaves
Jun 15, 2016 · 11 min
The Referendum by Numbers: Law
Tim Harford looks at how much of Britain's law comes from the EU.
Jun 14, 2016 · 11 min
The Referendum by Numbers: Immigration
Tim Harford on costs and benefits of EU migrants and what might happen if Britain left.
Jun 13, 2016 · 11 min
The Referendum by Numbers: The Cost of EU Membership
Tim Harford asks how much would be saved and what would be lost if Britain left the EU?
Jun 10, 2016 · 9 min
WS More or Less: Sexist Data Crisis
Are we collecting enough data about women?
Jun 3, 2016 · 9 min
WS More or Less: HIV in Africa
Are 74% of African girls aged 15-24 HIV positive?
May 27, 2016 · 9 min
WS More or Less: Refugee Camp Statistics
Is it true that the average stay in a refugee camp is 17 years?
May 20, 2016 · 9 min
WS More or Less: The World's Most Profitable Product
Is the iPhone the most profitable product in history? What are the other contenders?
May 13, 2016 · 9 min
WS More or Less: The world’s most diverse city
Is it true that London is the most diverse city in the world?
May 9, 2016 · 9 min
WS More or Less: Leicester City football fluke?
The statistics behind the English Premier League’s surprise winners
May 6, 2016 · 27 min
The most profitable product in history
Can the iPhone claim this accolade? Plus, the statistics behind Leicester City's success