Mark Thoma, associate professor of economics at the University of Oregon in Eugene, commented on my study Jackpot Justice for "The Economist's View" blog. Not only do his comments cast doubt on whether he actually read the study, but it is clear that Mr. Thoma does not fully understand my methodology or the limitations/flaws in the 2002 Council of Economic Advisers report. Please read his commentary and my point-by-point response here.