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Two wrongs trying to make a right – makeup calls are common for MLB umpires, financial analysts and probably you

  • Written by Steven J. Hyde, Assistant Professor of Management, Boise State University
imageAfter a mistake, people may try to correct the error with an intentional wrong judgment, this time in favor of the previously wronged party. Ed Zurga/Getty Images Sport via Getty Images

Major League Baseball has been trying something new in recent seasons: instant replay for umpire calls. After replay review, some erroneous calls on the field can...

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