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Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores The Hidden Side Of Everything
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores The Hidden Side Of Everything
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What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common?
Why do drug dealers still live with their mums?
How much do parents really matter?
These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist. He is a much-heralded scholar who studies the stuff and riddles of everyday life -- from cheating and crime to sports and child rearing -- and whose conclusions regularly turn conventional wisdom on its head. He usually begins with a mountain of data and a simple, unasked question. Some of these questions concern life-and-death issues; others have an admittedly freakish quality. Thus the new field of study contained in this book: Freakonomics.
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One Line Summary
Unconventional economist uncovers hidden forces shaping society.
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Who is this book for?
If you're curious about the surprising truths behind everyday phenomena, Freakonomics offers a fascinating look at how data can reveal the unexpected. Steven Levitt's approach is engaging and thought-provoking, making you think twice about assumptions and the hidden side of things. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in understanding how the world really works beyond the surface.