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Jerry Muller on the Tyranny of Metrics


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Podcast: EconTalk
Episode: Jerry Muller on the Tyranny of Metrics
Release date: 2018-04-16

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Historian and author Jerry Muller of Catholic University talks about his latest book, The Tyranny of Metrics, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Muller argues that public policy and management are overly focused on measurable outcomes as a measure of success. This leads to organizations and agencies over-focusing on metrics rather than their broader mission. The conversation includes applications to education, crime, and health care.


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The ValmyBy Peter Hartree