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Freakonomics

A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner · 2005 · 336 pages

Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Malcolm Gladwell

About This Book

An exploration of the invisible incentives that drive human behavior across diverse social and economic scenarios. The authors apply statistical analysis to unconventional topics ranging from sumo wrestling and real estate to crime rates and parenting. The work challenges conventional wisdom by demonstrating how data-driven inquiry can reveal the underlying mechanics of modern life.

Book Details

Published

2005

Pages

336

Language

en

ISBN

9780060731328

Awards & Recognition

Book Sense Book of the Year (2006)Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Shortlist (2005)

Audiobook Available

7h 51m
Narrated by Stephen J. Dubner

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