Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything book

Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

 Steven D. Levitt  

Economics  

Ever wondered about the hidden forces that shape our world? What if we told you that a single man's crusade against the Ku Klux Klan helped unmask their terror? Or that an economist's perspective can reveal unexpected commonalities between schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers? How about the shocking link between '90s crime rates and a landmark court ruling from the '70s? And does a child's name or their parents' techniques really predetermine their success? Dive in, challenge your assumptions and uncover the remarkable truths about the world around us.


Ever wondered about the hidden forces that shape our world? What if we told you that a single man's crusade against the Ku Klux Klan helped unmask their terror? Or that an economist's perspective can reveal unexpected commonalities between schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers? How about the shocking link between '90s crime rates and a landmark court ruling from the '70s? And does a child's name or their parents' techniques really predetermine their success? Dive in, challenge your assumptions and uncover the remarkable truths about the world around us.;

#1

Hidden Side of Economics

01 Jan 1970

02:19

02:19


#2

Manipulating Morals: The Intricate Dance of Incentives and Cheating in Society

01 Jan 1970

02:25

02:25


#3

Could Information Asymmetry Be the Key to Dismantling Hate Groups and Revolutionizing Industries?

01 Jan 1970

02:30

02:30


#4

Crack, Crime, and Capital: The Grim Economics of Drug Dealing in Chicago's Poorest Neighborhoods

01 Jan 1970

02:15

02:15


#5

Did Legalizing Abortion Contribute to the Dramatic Drop in U.S. Crime Rates in the 90s?

01 Jan 1970

02:30

02:30


#6

Parenting Paradox: The Less Understood Influence of Genes and Socioeconomic Status on Child Development

01 Jan 1970

02:30

02:30


#7

Can Your Name Really Dictate Your Destiny?

01 Jan 1970

01:47

01:47


#8

Final Recap

01 Jan 1970

03:01

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About Author

Steven D. Levitt is a renowned American economist known for his work in the field of crime, particularly on the link between legalized abortion and crime rates. As the co-author of "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything," Levitt applies economic theory to diverse subjects not usually covered by traditional economists. He partners with writer Stephen J. Dubner to explore unconventional topics, using economic analysis to reveal surprising and often controversial insights into everyday issues and behaviors. Together, they have created a bestselling franchise that challenges conventional wisdom and illuminates how economic principles affect our lives in unexpected ways.

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