Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores The Hidden Side Of Everything (Om)

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Explore the hidden side of everyday life with “Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything.” This engaging book, published by William Morrow in 2013 and authored by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven Levitt, masterfully intertwines economic theories with common issues. Through a collection of six compelling essays, “Freakonomics” offers a unique perspective on familiar topics. Discover the surprising connections between sumo wrestlers and cheating, the information dynamics of real estate agents, and the unconventional economics of drug dealing, including the low earnings of cocaine dealers. The book also delves into the provocative link between abortion rates and crime reduction, examines parenting and education, and analyzes the socioeconomic patterns associated with naming children. With its distinctive narrative style, blending conventional humor and everyday wisdom, this book presents complex economic concepts in a fascinating and accessible way, often taking unconventional stances and employing intriguing methodologies.

About the Author

Steven Levitt, the man with ‘the most interesting mind in America’ (Malcolm Gladwell), is the rogue economist whose controversial ideas have caused a sensation on both sides of the Atlantic. In Freakonomics he joins forces with Stephen Dubner, New York Times and New Yorker journalist and bestselling author of Turbulent Souls and Confessions of a Hero Worshipper, to create a gripping, revolutionary new take on the world.

Money & Monetary Policy
Business & Economics
9780141019017 ISBN
Stephen J. Dubner Book Author