Numbers of the year: Part two
Tim Harford showcases statistics that tell a story from 2020
From the economic impact of Covid 19 to the number of people who have access to soap and water, we showcase figures that tell us something about 2020. Tim Harford asks a group of numbers-minded people to take a look back on the year and think of one statistic that really stands out for them. We speak to Razia Khan, the head of research and chief economist for Africa and the Middle East at Standard Chartered; Sana Safi, presenter for 麻豆官网首页入口 Pashto TV at the 麻豆官网首页入口's Afghanistan Service; and Jennifer Rogers, vice president for external affairs at the Royal Statistical Society. Presenter: Tim Harford Producer: Charlotte McDonald
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More or Less: Behind the Stats
Tim Harford investigates numbers in the news: are they always reliable?