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Coronavirus: How are we doing? (methodology)

by Sasa

To create my metric, I make use of a 2-parameter model pioneered by Viboud et. al. Specifically, it measures number of cases on day t, C(t), using the following parameters: r is a measure of growth rate, A is a constant, and the “deceleration of growth parameter” is given by… Read More »Coronavirus: How are we doing? (methodology)

Reverse engineering a sample income distribution

by Sasa

This article will teach you everything you need to know about drawing your very own realistic sample income distribution using two commonly available metrics: mean income and Gini index. Let me preface my article by saying I rely on an assumption that incomes can be… Read More »Reverse engineering a sample income distribution