On Mon, 29 May 2006, Joshua Hutchinson wrote:
----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Hart" <hart@pglaf.org>
I suppose you are stressing the difference between mathematicians and economists and MBA's, without trying to be obvious about it, but that difference is all to obvious to everyone else, and that a "growth curve" that is "flat" is not a "curve."
Not only are you the only one that keeps trying to say a "growth curve" that is "flat" is not a "curve" ... others have come out (including myself) to say that a growth curve can be almost any shape.
Please consult a real mathematics professor.
A growth curve can be flat, negative, or a sin wave ... and it is still a "growth curve".
Please consult a real mathematics professor.
But since this discussion is completely pointless, can we please let it drop? (which is the real reason I posted this response ... just let this all go)
So why is it that only only way to let things go when you've had the last word? Do your homework, and post a rational scientific response.
Josh
Michael