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The book is a collection of articles written by Levitt, an economist who had gained a reputation for applying economic theory to diverse subjects not usually covered by "traditional" economists. In Freakonomics, Levitt and Dubner argue that economics is, at root, the study of incentives. The book's chapters cover:
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Jun 19, 2024 · EXTRAS: "Roland Fryer Refuses to Lie to Black America," by Freakonomics Radio (2022). "How Much Does Discrimination Hurt the Economy?" by Freakonomics Radio (2021).
3 days ago · Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry?
Apr 6, 2006 · This is the message at the heart of Freakonomics, Levitt and Dubner's rule-breaking, iconoclastic book about crack dealers, cheating teachers and bizarre baby names that turned everyone's view of the world upside-down and became an international multi-million-copy-selling phenomenon.
- Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
