I was just interested in what constituted a random sample. Brad's method seem's ok. Max Sawicky wrote: > Michael, if you question BdL's selection, try your own and tell > us how it comes out. I do not know much about Mali or Burma. Suppose we look at the U.S. Sure, we see signs of development as well as people shredded by the current trends. Will averages conceal more than they reveal? -- Michael Perelman Economics Department California State University [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chico, CA 95929 530-898-5321 fax 530-898-5901