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Tom Baird

Tom Baird

@BairdTom

Born and raised in Gander, Tom Baird is an associate professor of mathematics at MUN. A regular contributor to the Indy, he has been a board member since 2013.

Investigation
Andrew Furey Reneges on Transparency Commitment
Tom Baird
July 28, 2020
InvestigationLongreadNews
On Corporate Ties, Andrew Furey has Nothing to Hide
Up to now, an important aspect of Andrew Furey's recent professional life has received almost no mention at all: his corporate board directorships.
Tom Baird
June 26, 2020
Analysis
Crunching the Numbers on COVID-19
Mathematical models are not crystal balls, but they can be useful tools for thinking about epidemics and for devising strategies to fight them.
Tom Baird
March 31, 2020
Analysis
Mitigating Muskrat Falls
We have some suggestions on how to pay for a boondoggle.
Tom Baird
November 21, 2019
AnalysisCommentary
Keeping It In the Ground
Is directly targeting offshore oil production the most effective way to fight climate change in NL? Or should we focus more energy on reducing local…
Tom Baird
October 16, 2019
News You Can Use
The Indy Guide to Buying Weed in Newfoundland and Labrador
Tom Baird
February 28, 2019
A Measured Opinion
The truth about Ed
The former Nalcor CEO has a history of misleading the public on cost overruns at Muskrat Falls. It’s time for an investigation.
Tom Baird
July 9, 2017
A Measured Opinion
Budget thoughts on the eve of austerity
Austerity is unavoidable. How do we minimize the damage?
Tom Baird
April 13, 2016
A Measured Opinion
How to fix the deficit
The province needs to cut spending and raise taxes. But by how much?
Tom Baird
February 18, 2016
A Measured Opinion
What caused the deficit?
Two words: Danny Williams.
Tom Baird
February 16, 2016
A Measured Opinion
Dwight Ball promises to balance budget using magic
A Liberal government would put an end to muggle mismanagement, saying a #StrongerTomorrow is possible with the power of make believe.
Tom Baird
November 24, 2015
A Measured Opinion
Muskrat Falls is no longer the “least cost option”
Was Newfoundland and Labrador's largest expenditure ever a mistake?
Tom Baird
October 1, 2015