Acknowledgments

Writing this book became more of a lifestyle choice than a project (kind of like owning a boat, but without the enjoyment of being on a boat!). What’s more, this “lifestyle choice” was not just my own. Family, friends, and coworkers provided support and patient encouragement as they endured my long hours, late nights, and busy weekends with grace.

I would like to thank my employer, Mathematica Policy Research, as well as my colleagues. I consider myself truly blessed to work at Mathematica, a company that values the highest standards of quality, unwavering objectivity, and compassionate collegiality. My years at Mathematica have been filled with opportunities to perform interesting and relevant work, interact with some of the ...

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