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Tom Baird

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.

Tom's Latest Articles

The Offshore Exploration Disincentive Program

By Tom Baird ● Analysis ● May 28, 2021 July 15, 2022

This hastily designed—and expensive—provincial government program fails to deliver on its promises.

Andrew Furey Reneges on Transparency Commitment

By Tom Baird ● Investigation ● July 28, 2020 July 15, 2022

On Corporate Ties, Andrew Furey has Nothing to Hide

By Tom Baird ● Investigation ● June 26, 2020 July 15, 2022

Up to now, an important aspect of Andrew Furey’s recent professional life has received almost no mention at all: his corporate board directorships.

Crunching the Numbers on COVID-19

By Tom Baird ● Analysis ● March 31, 2020 July 15, 2022

Mathematical models are not crystal balls, but they can be useful tools for thinking about epidemics and for devising strategies to fight them.

Mitigating Muskrat Falls

By Tom Baird ● Analysis ● November 21, 2019 July 15, 2022

We have some suggestions on how to pay for a boondoggle.

Keeping It In the Ground

By Tom Baird ● Analysis ● October 16, 2019 July 15, 2022

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 demand?