Princess Charlotte
The birth of Princess Charlotte could contribute 拢1 billion to the British economy, according to some newspapers. True? Plus, the statistics of sex.
The Duke and Duchess have had a baby girl this week 鈥� but will Princess Charlotte really bring 拢1 billion to the British economy? Many of the newspapers having been making financial claims about how much the new baby will contribute to GDP. We look at where these numbers come from and judge how realistic they are. Plus 鈥� how useful are statistics about sex? Author and statistician Sir David Spiegelhalter explains when you should and shouldn鈥檛 trust bedroom-related figures.
(Image: Mugs celebrating the birth of Princess Charlotte. Credit: AFP/Getty Images)
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