Modeling

Thoughts on optimizing paid time off and a simple toy model of burnout.

A set of rules of thumb that I’ve fit to convert between the most popular fat-tailed distributions.

How fast does the stock market correct back to long-term trends? Let’s fit a fat-tailed, skewed stochastic model to find out.

What is the optimal amount to spend on a computer? How often should its components be upgraded? We review historical data to build a plausible model of PC performance over time.