Jeremy Weber: Statistics for Public Policy | Tom Nelson Pod #210

Jeremy Weber teaches and researches the policy and economics of environmental and energy issues. His work applies rigorous statistical analysis and draws from extensive policy experience, having worked as a research economist at a Federal statistical agency (the Economic Research Service) and as a chief economist at the White House (the Council of Economic Advisers).

00:00 Introduction to Jeremy Weber and His Background
00:45 The Big Picture: Statistics for Public Policy
01:04 Understanding Data's Role in Policy Making
02:47 The Map Analogy: Navigating Data and Policy
07:37 Real-world Policy Implications and Challenges
11:51 Magnitude Matters: Interpreting Statistical Significance
24:24 Debating Climate Change Projections and Policy
43:42 Exploring Other Environmental and Policy Issues
47:28 The Role of Experts in Public Discourse
54:53 Closing Thoughts and the Importance of Questioning

How to Avoid Lying With Statistics (with Jeremy Weber) 3/4/24: https://t.co/TVLVK8oC3E
Making Statistics Understandable For Public Policy with Dr. Jeremy Weber (Chasing Leviathan): https://t.co/ugpAZCxQCl
Statistics for Public Policy: A Practical Guide to Being Mostly Right (or at Least Respectably Wrong): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0226830756
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