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Rules Are for Schmucks: Unintended Consequences

by Luis Granados • 26 June 2014

Sociologist Robert Merton first popularized the concept of “The Law of Unintended Consequences” back in the 1930s—the idea that purposeful intervention in a complex... Read More

Rules Are for Schmucks: “I’m from the Government, and I’m Here to Help”

by Luis Granados • 29 May 2014

My title is a well-known prevarication, along with “the check is in the mail” and “of course I’ll respect you in the morning.” In... Read More

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