>>The quote "A single death is a tragedy; a million deaths is a statistic" is often attributed to Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, but there is no precise citation for this harsh expression.0 However, recent economists studying choice models have begun assessing anecdotal value in the context of framing, suggesting that choice models may be contingent on stories or anecdotes that frame or influence choice.2 Stalin was one of the most brutal and murderous dictators in history, responsible for the deaths of millions of people and the suffering of many more whilst leader of the Soviet Union. As many as 20 million people are estimated to have died as a direct result of his policies.1 Mother Teresa once said, "If I look at the mass, I will never act." A single lie is an outrage; a million lies is just what people got accustomed to