Books like Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt
Freakonomics, written by economist Steven D. Levitt and journalist Stephen J. Dubner, investigates a wide range of everyday phenomena—cheating teachers, sumo wrestlers, real‑estate agents, drug dealers, and more—by asking unlikely questions and applying rigorous data analysis. The authors argue that economics is fundamentally the study of incentives, showing how people’s choices shape the world, often in surprising ways. Since its 2005 publication, the book has sold over four million copies worldwide and spawned a popular blog, documentary film, and follow‑up titles such as SuperFreakonomics.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Business & Economics/Finance
Authors: Steven D. Levitt
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