Earl Kinmonth quoted.

"I did not think even Kathy Matsui could be dumb enough to think that this was a good indicator."

Cut her some slack, Earl. She's building a case for gender equality. HIV and and urban crime and gang activities goose the index in a negative way, but otherwise, this isn't a bad measure for that purpose for industrialized economies.

"The 15-64 cohort is widely used. It is unrealistic for contemporary advanced economies. 25-54 or 25-64 is much more realistic."

Agreed.

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Seriously, JT should be fined.

Jun