Statistics and Public Policy

This book examines the uses and the pitfalls encountered in the everyday use of statistics. It also examine ambiquity in statistical analysis. The book can also help those that are confused in understanding controversial assumptions in cost-benefit analysis in Public Policy. Policy analysists should read the book because it can enhance them with better understanding of the use of statistics for good policy research and sensitive analysis concerning risk assessment and different values for human lives. By reading the book, they can provide useful advice to the society without encoumbering the analysis with unwarranted assumptions about the value of life.