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skookumchuck
on March 7, 2018
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Economist behind Uber study admits error, adjusts ...
The study would do well to use such a figure, as it is objective and sets a reasonable upper bound on the costs.
fastball
on March 8, 2018
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Why is it better to use a upper bound rather than a more realistic estimate?
skookumchuck
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Because it is 1) conservative and 2) a "realistic" figure has unknown variance.
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