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...free market in two ways. First, it prejudices the economy in favor of certain kinds of investment. Those who say we need to encourage entrepreneurs or long-term investors with this break (which actually would reserve few of its benefits for those charmed circles) are saying the Government can outguess the market about which investments will pay off. If a risky or long-term investment makes more sense than keeping money in a savings account, the market will reward it without any special incentives. Or at least, you'd better believe it will, if you want to call yourself...
Yesterday's plan suggests returning to thatmethod, which proponents said they hoped wouldreduce student anxiety and efforts to outguess thelottery system...
...first, somebody had to outguess the unpredictable turf of Nickerson Field...
...lottery numbers are assigned, the Freshman Dean's Office runs through the list of first choices granting each rooming group its first choice contingent on its availability. Then, it goes through the same process with the second and third choice list. In this system, there is an incentive to outguess the competition. A person could increase his chances of success by putting down a less desirable house. This strategic behavior defeats the purpose of house selection. Freshmen are supposed to make their selections on the merits of a house alone...
These fine performances and the sheer fun of trying to untangle the mystery make Ten Little Indians well worth watching and shivering over. Ignore the ending, concentrate on the mystery, and even money you can't outguess the great Christie...