Welcome to Evaluate This

You have landed on the small patch of the internet which I use to write about explore some of the economic and social issues that, to my best guess, are shaping our world. a focus on the impact of policies, development programs, and power dynamics. This space delves into how government decisions affect lives, how public attitudes shape policy, and how elites and institutions influence society.

Why is the blog called “Evaluate This?” First, because I spend much of my professional life evaluating projects, to help governments and development agencies spend taxpayer money more effectively. Second, because evaluating is how we make decisions to get through life. Whether or not we do so consciously. when we choose what to wear, what to entree to order at a restaurant, what career to pursue, what house to buy, whom to marry, etc. we constantly draw on our experience and perceptions to figure out what is the best choice in given circumstances. I find this interesting to think about out, and that’s why I like to write about it.

You can read more about what I do here and you can find my professional profile at njungeconsulting.com