Orders of Magnitude

  • Rubino J
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Abstract

A proper intuition for common numbers is lacking in many adults. This affliction, called "innumeracy" by scientist Douglas Hofstadter, can lead to bad public policies, poor personal decisions and an inability to understand concepts central to the complex world.

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Rubino, J. (2006). Orders of Magnitude. CFA Institute Magazine, 17(1), 22–27. https://doi.org/10.2469/cfm.v17.n1.2971

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