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Mentioned in 67 episodes
Freakonomics
A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
Book • 2005
Freakonomics is a collaboration between economist Steven D. Levitt and journalist Stephen J. Dubner that delves into the riddles of everyday life, from cheating and crime to parenting and sports.
The book argues that economics is fundamentally the study of incentives and how people get what they want or need, especially when others want or need the same thing.
It covers various topics such as the inner workings of a crack gang, the truth about real estate agents, and the secrets of the Ku Klux Klan, using forceful storytelling and wry insight to challenge conventional wisdom.
The book argues that economics is fundamentally the study of incentives and how people get what they want or need, especially when others want or need the same thing.
It covers various topics such as the inner workings of a crack gang, the truth about real estate agents, and the secrets of the Ku Klux Klan, using forceful storytelling and wry insight to challenge conventional wisdom.
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