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14. Is Uber Good (or Bad) for Your Health?

Freakonomics, M.D.

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Introduction

Freconomics m d dissects fascinating questions at the sweet spot between health and economics. Today, calling an ambulance is often the first thing we think to do if some one is in need of immediate medical care. But could ride chare companies offer some people a safe way for getting to the em room? We'll look at a study that examined that very question and some other research on the hidden benefits and drawbacks of ubering.

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