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How to maximize the return from caffeine (and other stimulants)
Take small sips, and spread them out across the day. Don't start your morning with too much coffee, yeah that means you too. Here is the full analysis, from the ever-insightful Randall Parker. This result reminds me slightly of the Barro-Gordon model of monetary policy. Don't take your inflation all at once. If you haven't had some inflation in a while, a mild dose of inflation can provide a nice stimulus.
Posted by Tyler Cowen on May 14, 2004 at 07:50 AM in Science | Permalink
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