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Background: When interviewing for a job, there are many cliché questions that a candidate should be prepared for, such as “what’s your greatest weakness” or “tell me about a time when you resolved a disagreement with a coworker.” The Issue: Although it’s easy to think of reasonable answers to these questions, the successful job candidate…
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The issue: Imagine this situation: You are a high-ranking member of the royal family. One day, you drive your expensive sports car to your downtown office, park it in the garage, and head to the elevator. You get in, and press the “6” button, to take the elevator to your sixth-floor office. But as soon…
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Background: Housing is incredibly expensive in many major cities. Some people try to cope with high housing prices by living in their cars. However, it is generally illegal to sleep in a parked vehicle. Additionally, there are often restrictions on vehicle height for parked vehicles. Proposal: None of the caveats above apply to a moving…
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The issue: There are a number of crimes that make no sense from a cost/benefit analysis standpoint. Example: armed robbery of individuals on the street: this involves a high chance of 5-10 years in prison, but the maximum payoff is probably around $500. Expected value: strongly negative. Even a bank robbery typically has a paltry…
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