Count on me? The art of statistics and the beauty of evidence-based policy

How do numbers shape our understanding of the world? How can statistics and figures contribute to better policymaking? Why do we need a critical discussion on what we should (not) count when collecting evidence for policymaking? In this episode, we meet with Pui-hang (Hampton) Wong, a researcher at and Maastricht University and UNU-MERIT. He coordinates the Foreign Policy and Development specialization of the Master in Public Policy and Human Development (MPP), where he also teaches several courses in statistics. We also talk with MPP student Ander Villar Thompson about why math is beautiful and the need for scientists in policymaking. Team behind the podcast: Ion Cantea, Clarissa Bruns, Ross Mudie, Céline Nimeskern, Loesje Verhoeven, Job Zomerplaag and Carolin Riethmüller