Statistics

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Statistical bullshit?

Interesting report. A sudden drop of poverty rate, a bit drop, just when the general election is looming close. Question, which I think is very important for us to ask is… how on earth they measure the poverty rate? Talking about poverty rate, we need to know few things. 1. Poverty Line Income. 2. Inflation.…

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Petronas ranked the world’s 8th most profitable company

2008 top ten most profitable companies ranking

Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) – The national oil company, which posted revenue growth of 40.9% The national oil company, which posted revenue growth of 14.9% with profits of US$18.1 billion is ranked the world’s 8th most profitable company in the recently published ranking by Fortune magazine. Top 10 most profitable companies- 2008 ranking (click to…

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