I am a newcomer to Sajha. I found this thread interesting because of discussion on analytical part. While reading the NT column by Ashutosh Tiwari (same as Ashu in Saha, right?), I also find some inconsistencies between his argument and the theory he invoked. When Nepe correctly pointed this and presented details of alternative model (from a student), I can see how upset Ashu was (though there seems to be an old account to be settled between Ashu and Nepe; sorry I do not know, I am new here). Yet, Nepe made a legitimate comment. I am particularly surprised to see the author of op-ed column (on application of game theory) terribly threatened by elementary math of game theory (labeling it as sexy math!). I do not know author�fs academic background, but I guess he is not trained as an economist or mathematician. The tone of op-ed article gives an impression that the author knows, at least, the basics of game theory. Now it is clear that he is good only at the qualitative descriptions. This is in fact very common practice in Nepal among the professionals- invoke some high-sounding jargon or theory (without knowing the basics of it) and give an impression that �gI know something important�h. Nepali-chanakya